Is North Linthicum safe?
Linthicum, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Linthicum as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Linthicum
“Go. North Linthicum is a quiet, family-oriented suburban community with low violent crime rates and stable residential streets. Visitors should remain mindful of occasional vehicle property crime near commuter transit lots, but the area is broadly safe day and night.”
About the area
North Linthicum is an established mid-century suburb situated in northern Anne Arundel County, just south of Baltimore and minutes from BWI Airport. Dominated by single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and convenient commuter rail access, it offers a peaceful and functional home base for travelers.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Commuter Hub
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Linthicum
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 45/100
While neighborhood streets lack protected bike lanes, cyclists can easily connect south to the paved 12.5-mile BWI Trail and the connected Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rate compared to state and national metropolitan averages
- High rate of homeownership and solid middle-class household economic stability
- Direct regional transit access via the MTA Maryland Light Rail network
Cons
- Isolated property crime and vehicle break-ins near transit park-and-ride lots
- Frequent overhead aircraft noise due to proximity to BWI flight corridors
- Car-dependent layout with few walkable retail or entertainment corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in North Linthicum, with only infrequent transient individuals around the light rail platform or commercial intersections.
What North Linthicum is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and bustling with morning commuters heading to the light rail station and residents walking dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential environment with low vehicular traffic on interior neighborhood streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere that feels safe for strolls, with good lighting along main residential avenues.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very sleepy and empty; safety remains high, though transit lots warrant ordinary nighttime vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
MTA Maryland operates the North Linthicum Light Rail station on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, providing direct rail connections north to Baltimore and south to BWI Airport, supported by local bus Route 75.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with free and unregulated street parking across residential blocks and a large, free commuter park-and-ride lot at the light rail station.
Things to do in North Linthicum
- Dine on Maryland's famous jumbo lump crab cakes at the iconic G&M Restaurant
- Access the paved BWI Trail nearby for scenic cycling, jogging, and plane spotting
- Ride the MTA Light Rail northbound for easy, direct access to Baltimore's Inner Harbor and sports stadiums
Local favorites
- G&M Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (12800)Renowned regional staple famous for its colossal, authentic Maryland jumbo lump crab cakes.
- Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1400)Cozy, family-owned neighborhood spot serving generous pasta plates, subs, and traditional pizza.
- Roman's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (420)Longstanding local pizza parlor providing NY-style slices, wings, and classic hot subs.
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.