Is Hollinridge safe?
Rockville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hollinridge as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hollinridge
“Go. Hollinridge is an exceptionally safe and quiet residential enclave in Rockville. Visitors and residents face minimal safety concerns beyond basic situational awareness regarding isolated property crimes like unlocked vehicle theft.”
About the area
Hollinridge is a peaceful suburban neighborhood featuring mature trees, well-kept single-family homes, and manicured yards. Situated near Falls Road and historic central Rockville, it offers an idyllic, low-stress residential atmosphere with convenient access to regional amenities.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Leafy & Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Hollinridge
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Cyclists can connect to the Carl Henn Millennium Trail, an 11-mile shared-use loop surrounding Rockville, with Capital Bikeshare docks accessible near Rockville Town Center.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below state and national averages
- High household income and strong homeownership contribute to exceptionally well-maintained properties
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for walking and jogging
- Close proximity to high-quality parks, community centers, and municipal services
Cons
- Almost entirely car-dependent with no commercial businesses inside the immediate neighborhood
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like car ransacking or porch piracy occur regionally
- Dim street lighting on some purely residential cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present within the Hollinridge neighborhood itself, with unhoused individuals and support services primarily located around central transit nodes in downtown Rockville.
What Hollinridge is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and standard morning commute traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm and safe with children returning from school and occasional delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal through traffic and an extremely safe environment.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with negligible pedestrian presence; safety risks remain exceptionally low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On buses (such as Route 47) run along nearby corridors like Falls Road, connecting to the Rockville Metro Station (Red Line) located about 1.5 miles away.
Street parking in Hollinridge is abundant, free, and unrestricted on residential roadways, with private driveways standard for all residences.
Things to do in Hollinridge
- Enjoy tennis courts, sports fields, and walking paths at nearby Falls Road Park
- Tour the historic 1926 Glenview Mansion and nature trails at Rockville Civic Center Park
- Stroll and dine in Rockville Town Square, located just a short drive away
Local favorites
- Il Pizzico · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Beloved neighborhood trattoria serving authentic homemade pasta and regional Italian classics.
- Carmen's Italian Ice & Cafe · Dessert Shop · 4.8★ (1820)Popular local staple serving gourmet Italian ice, frozen custard, and espresso drinks.
- Bob's Shanghai 66 · Chinese Restaurant · 4.4★ (1750)Acclaimed Rockville institution famous for authentic soup dumplings and traditional Shanghainese fare.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.