Is New Birmingham Manor safe?
Burtonsville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates New Birmingham Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on New Birmingham Manor
“Go. New Birmingham Manor is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood in Burtonsville characterized by well-kept single-family homes and low violent crime rates. Visitors will find a secure, quiet residential environment with standard suburban safety conditions.”
About the area
New Birmingham Manor is a mature, leafy subdivision tucked just off MD-198 and Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. It features single-family residences on generous lots with quiet cul-de-sacs and minimal through-traffic. The area primarily caters to local residents commuting throughout the Washington-Baltimore corridor.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Leafy / Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in New Birmingham Manor
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the immediate neighborhood streets, but low traffic makes internal roads cycle-friendly; Capital Bikeshare stations are not available directly in the subdivision.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to national and regional metro averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Affluent Montgomery County municipal services, quick emergency response, and well-lit neighborhood streets
- Family-oriented environment with negligible street-level disturbances
Cons
- Isolated property crime incidents such as occasional unlocked vehicle rifling occur sporadically
- Car dependency requires driving along busy MD-198 to reach commercial amenities
- Limited street lighting along some connecting secondary roads after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential neighborhood, with services centered further south in Silver Spring and Wheaton.
What New Birmingham Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful and safe with neighbors walking dogs, jogging, and school buses moving through.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential atmosphere with low vehicular traffic and high personal safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban evening with families returning home; comfortable and safe for an evening stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal street activity; exceptionally safe, though locking parked vehicles is standard practice.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On buses (such as Route 39 and 53) serve nearby corridors, and the Burtonsville Park and Ride provides Flash BRT service along US-29 down to Silver Spring Metro Station.
Free, ample driveway and street parking is available throughout the neighborhood with no parking meters or permit requirements.
Things to do in New Birmingham Manor
- Walk or jog along the quiet, tree-lined residential streets and cul-de-sacs
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and sports fields at nearby Fairland Regional Park
- Explore nature trails and water access at the nearby Patuxent River State Park
Local favorites
- Cuba de Ayer · Cuban Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Beloved local gem serving authentic Cuban classics like ropa vieja and lechón asado in a cozy setting.
- Seibel's Restaurant & Upstairs · American Diner · 4.4★ (1350)Long-running family-friendly staple known for hearty breakfasts, homemade ice cream, and comfort fare.
- Chapala Blue Beetle Restaurant · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.3★ (680)Casual, vibrant neighborhood spot offering classic Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes alongside margaritas.
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.