Is Pack Town safe?
Severna Park, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pack Town as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Pack Town
“Go. Pack Town in Severna Park is a quiet, historically grounded residential pocket in one of Anne Arundel County's safest and most affluent suburban communities. Visitors will experience virtually no violent crime risk, making it an easy and pleasant area to explore or pass through.”
About the area
Pack Town is a small, quiet residential enclave situated in Severna Park, bordered by mature trees and residential subdivisions. The area offers quick access to the Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail, local parks, and suburban shopping plazas along Ritchie Highway. It provides a peaceful, community-oriented atmosphere with high rates of homeownership.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pack Town
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 62/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but the neighborhood provides immediate access to the 13.3-mile paved Baltimore and Annapolis (B&A) Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime compared to national and state averages
- High median household incomes well exceeding $140,000 across Severna Park
- Direct proximity to the popular Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Multi-Use Trail
- Stable, well-maintained residential neighborhood with low housing vacancy
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with limited public transit options
- Narrow residential streets with limited sidewalks in certain interior pockets
- Suburban sprawl along nearby Ritchie Highway creates heavy commuter traffic during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Pack Town and the surrounding Severna Park neighborhoods, with no encampments or panhandling present.
What Pack Town is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighborhood dog walkers and cyclists heading out toward the B&A Trail.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with light local traffic and standard suburban activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as residents return home; perfectly safe for evening strolls along well-lit paths.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with negligible street activity, maintaining a safe and calm environment.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Anne Arundel County's Gold Line bus runs along Ritchie Highway, but regional rail (MTA Light Rail at Cromwell/Glen Burnie or MARC in Odenton) requires a 15-to-20 minute drive.
Parking is straightforward and free, consisting of private residential driveways, open street parking in residential areas, and abundant surface lots at local commercial centers.
Things to do in Pack Town
- Walk, run, or bike along the scenic Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail
- Explore local parks and playgrounds such as Kinder Farm Park located just north
- Shop and dine at the local independent retail plazas along Governor Ritchie Highway
Local favorites
- The Big Bean · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (460)A beloved local Severna Park community hub serving artisanal coffee, espresso drinks, and baked goods.
- Brian Boru Irish Restaurant and Pub · Irish Pub · 4.5★ (1150)Traditional Irish fare, live music, and draft beers in a cozy neighborhood setting.
- Garry's Grill & Caterers · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1420)Longstanding local favorite known for generous breakfast platters, crab cakes, and homestyle bakery treats.
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.