Is Orr Acres safe?
Pasadena, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Orr Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Orr Acres
“Go. Orr Acres is a quiet, low-crime suburban residential enclave in Pasadena offering a safe and peaceful environment for visitors. While car ownership is essential for getting around, personal safety risks are minimal at all hours.”
About the area
Orr Acres is an established residential neighborhood located in eastern Anne Arundel County's Pasadena area, characterized by single-family homes and quiet streets. It sits minutes from the Mountain Road commercial corridor and the scenic shores of the Chesapeake Bay and Bodkin Creek.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Enclave
Walking and biking in Orr Acres
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program and local roads lack dedicated bike lanes, but recreational cycling is common on wider shoulders heading toward Downs Park and the Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail several miles west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent crime rate compared to state and national averages
- High household incomes and strong homeownership rate supporting stable neighborhood upkeep
- Tranquil, family-friendly suburban atmosphere with large residential lots
Cons
- Nearly complete car dependence with minimal pedestrian infrastructure
- Occasional opportunistic property theft such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited street lighting along secondary residential roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Orr Acres or the surrounding residential neighborhoods of Pasadena.
What Orr Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light neighborhood traffic as residents walk dogs or commute to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, though pedestrians should watch for passing vehicles on roads lacking sidewalks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families settling in; streets remain very safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with limited streetlighting, but street crime and disturbances are virtually nonexistent.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Anne Arundel County Transit and MTA Maryland, but service directly within Orr Acres is virtually non-existent; the nearest MTA Light Rail station at Glen Burnie/Cromwell is roughly a 15-to-20-minute drive away.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with plenty of private driveway space and unrestricted curbside parking on residential streets.
Things to do in Orr Acres
- Spend an afternoon hiking, birdwatching, or viewing the Chesapeake Bay at nearby Downs Park
- Sample regional Maryland seafood and steamed crabs along the Mountain Road corridor
- Access local waterways for boating, fishing, and kayaking at nearby Bodkin Creek launches
Local favorites
- Two Rivers Steak & Fish House · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Popular local dining destination known for steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails.
- The Broken Oar Bar & Grill · Seafood & Grill · 4.3★ (1420)Waterfront bar and eatery offering classic Maryland crab dishes, pub fare, and patio seating.
- Fifer's Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Casual, enduring spot for steamed blue crabs, crabcakes, and traditional seafood platters.
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.