Is Huntsmoor South safe?
Arbutus, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Huntsmoor South as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Huntsmoor South
“Go. Huntsmoor South is a quiet, settled residential enclave in Arbutus that is generally very safe for visitors. Violent crime is rare, and while routine suburban property crimes like car break-ins occasionally happen, basic personal awareness is all that is needed.”
About the area
Huntsmoor South is a modest mid-century residential neighborhood in Arbutus, Baltimore County, situated just southwest of Baltimore City and close to the UMBC campus. Dominated by single-family homes and quiet residential loops, it provides a peaceful suburban backdrop close to major regional highways.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Huntsmoor South
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no public bike-share stations in the neighborhood, but local residential streets carry low traffic volumes and connect reasonably well toward UMBC's campus paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rate of violent crime compared to the wider Baltimore metropolitan area
- High level of owner occupancy and long-term residential stability
- Close proximity to the Halethorpe MARC station for regional transit to D.C. and Baltimore
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as unlocked vehicle rummaging and parcel theft
- Car-dependent layout with sparse commercial amenities within immediate walking distance
- Dimly lit residential side streets during late evening hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a significant presence within the interior residential streets of Huntsmoor South, with rare instances confined to major commercial corridors and highway interchanges along Route 1.
What Huntsmoor South is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe as neighbors head out for morning commutes and walk their dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet with low vehicular traffic and comfortable walking conditions along residential blocks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel with low crime risk, though residential lighting is sparse on some side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally peaceful and empty; personal safety remains good, though cars should be locked to deter theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
MTA Maryland operates LocalLink bus route 77 and CityLink lines nearby along Southwestern Boulevard and East Drive. The Halethorpe MARC Station is roughly 1.5 miles away, offering reliable Penn Line commuter rail service to Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station.
Curbside residential street parking is free, unmetered, and easy to find, with most residences also featuring private driveways.
Things to do in Huntsmoor South
- Take a short drive to the nearby UMBC campus to explore its public sculpture garden and galleries
- Catch an independent film or community screening at the historic Hollywood Theater in downtown Arbutus
- Enjoy an afternoon stroll around the quiet, tree-lined residential blocks and nearby neighborhood parks
Local favorites
- Sorrento of Arbutus · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Longstanding local favorite known for generous portions of pasta, hot subs, and classic pizza.
- Jennings Cafe · American / Seafood · 4.4★ (1100)Historic neighborhood tavern serving Maryland crab cakes, sandwiches, and draught beer in a relaxed setting.
- Guinness Open Gate Brewery · Brewery · 4.6★ (6800)Expansive nearby destination featuring experimental brews, taproom dining, and an outdoor lawn.
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.