Is Lehigh safe?
Glen Burnie, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lehigh as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Lehigh
“Go. Lehigh is an established, primarily residential suburban community in Glen Burnie that is generally safe for visitors and residents alike. While petty theft and car break-ins occur occasionally, as in most suburban hubs bordering major commercial roads, violent crime rates remain low on residential streets.”
About the area
Lehigh is a quiet, mid-century suburban neighborhood situated in northern Anne Arundel County just west of major Glen Burnie transit and retail corridors. The neighborhood consists primarily of modest single-family detached homes with spacious yards, mature trees, and low through-traffic.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Established
Walking and biking in Lehigh
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, but cyclists can access the paved 13.3-mile Baltimore and Annapolis (B&A) Trail via nearby connections in Ferndale and Glen Burnie.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly quiet single-family residential streets with low violent crime rates
- High rate of homeownership and stable, established community presence
- Close access to major Anne Arundel County retail, grocery, and medical facilities
- Convenient driving access to MD-100, I-97, and Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as vehicle break-ins and package theft common to suburban corridors
- Bordering commercial thoroughfares experience higher traffic congestion and petty retail crime
- Limited walkability for everyday errands without relying on a personal vehicle
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets of Lehigh, though sporadic panhandling can occasionally be observed along heavily trafficked commercial intersections nearby along Ritchie Highway and Crain Highway.
What Lehigh is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs, commuting by car, and school buses operating through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout residential blocks, though surrounding arterial roads experience standard suburban rush-hour traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Low-key and generally safe, with standard residential lighting and quiet residential activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal pedestrian activity; basic situational awareness is recommended, especially near commercial borders.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA); the Glen Burnie Cromwell Light Rail Station is located about 2 to 3 miles north, with MTA LocalLink bus routes serving the main adjacent corridors along Crain Highway and Ritchie Highway.
Parking is very easy and universally free throughout the neighborhood, with ample space on private driveways and unrestricted residential curbs.
Things to do in Lehigh
- Take a walk or jog along the scenic, nearby Baltimore and Annapolis (B&A) Trail
- Browse local shopping centers and catch a movie at nearby Marley Station Mall
- Enjoy outdoor sports and recreation at Sawmill Creek Park nearby
Local favorites
- Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (2100)A regional Maryland staple famous for its jumbo lump crab cakes, steaks, and lively sports bar setting.
- Ann's Foot Long Hot Dogs · Fast Food · 4.5★ (1650)Longtime, historic Glen Burnie roadside counter known for signature deep-fried foot-long hot dogs and chili.
- Little Spice · Thai Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Casual neighborhood favorite serving traditional Thai curries, noodle dishes, and vegetarian specialties.
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.