Is Long Hill safe?
Pasadena, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Long Hill as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Long Hill
“Go. Long Hill is a peaceful, well-maintained suburban community in Anne Arundel County featuring low crime rates and a safe, family-oriented atmosphere. Visitors can travel freely without safety concerns, though a personal vehicle is essential for navigating the area.”
About the area
Long Hill is a quiet, tree-lined residential community situated within Pasadena, Maryland, just off the Mountain Road corridor. Characterized by single-family homes, nearby tidal waterways, and suburban convenience, it offers visitors a relaxed setting near Chesapeake Bay recreational amenities.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Long Hill
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 29/100
There are no bike-share hubs or dedicated bike lanes in Long Hill. Dedicated cycling is best done a short drive away on the Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than state and national averages.
- Strong local economy anchored by high median household incomes and high rates of homeownership.
- Quiet, close-knit residential subdivisions with minimal through-traffic.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal sidewalk infrastructure along primary roads.
- Sporadic opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle tampering.
- Poor night lighting along narrower, wooded secondary streets.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Long Hill or the immediate residential pockets of Pasadena.
What Long Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light school and commuter traffic; entirely safe for walking or jogging in residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and pleasant with minimal street activity and very high perceived safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down; perfectly safe, though low ambient lighting means pedestrians should wear reflective gear.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually no foot traffic; street crime is rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit options are minimal, handled sparsely by Anne Arundel County Transit. The nearest rail connection is the MTA Light Rail station at Cromwell/Glen Burnie, roughly 7 miles away by car.
Parking is abundant and entirely free in private driveways, residential curbs, and spacious strip-mall surface lots.
Things to do in Long Hill
- Take a short drive to Downs Park for waterfront walking trails, a dog beach, and views of the Chesapeake Bay.
- Savor traditional Maryland steamed blue crabs and local seafood along Mountain Road.
- Explore the nearby creeks and waterways via recreational boating or kayaking at local marinas.
Local favorites
- Two Rivers Steak & Fish House · Seafood & Steak Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Rustic, lodge-style restaurant offering hearty steaks, Maryland crab dishes, and craft beers.
- Primo Pasta Kitchen · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1220)Cozy family-run eatery serving classic Italian pasta favorites, pizza, and subs.
- The Daily Scoop · Ice Cream Shop · 4.7★ (640)Popular local parlor dishing out generous scoops of homemade ice cream and specialty sundaes.
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.