Is Painters Hill safe?
Annapolis, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Painters Hill as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Painters Hill
“Go. Painters Hill is a peaceful, understated residential enclave situated right by Eastport and Back Creek. While there are few formal tourist destinations within its residential blocks, it is a safe, stable community convenient to the Annapolis maritime scene.”
About the area
Painters Hill is a quiet residential neighborhood nestled between Back Creek and the Bay Ridge corridor in Annapolis. It features a mix of classic single-family homes, mature trees, and a low-key community feel just minutes from the harbor.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Maritime Adjacent
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Painters Hill
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Residential streets are generally low-stress for cyclists connecting to the Annapolis network and Spa Creek Trail, though formal dedicated bike lanes within the neighborhood are sparse.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rate of violent crime relative to regional and state averages
- Close proximity to Eastport waterfront dining, marinas, and Truxtun Park
- Stable housing stock with high occupancy and long-term residents
- Quiet streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and petty property thefts common across suburban Annapolis
- Uneven street lighting on some narrow residential side streets
- Almost purely residential, requiring travel outside the immediate bounds for retail and dining
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Painters Hill; support services and unhoused individuals are primarily located around central downtown transit hubs.
What Painters Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with local residents walking dogs and heading out toward the marinas.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and uncrowded, characterized by light local residential traffic and quiet streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, as residents settle in and activity shifts to nearby Eastport restaurants.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-traffic; safe for residents and visitors, though standard situational awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Annapolis Transit (Annapolis Department of Transportation) operates nearby bus routes along Bay Ridge Avenue and Forest Drive connecting into Downtown Annapolis, though most residents rely on personal vehicles.
Free, unmetered on-street parking is widely available throughout residential side streets without the need for permits.
Things to do in Painters Hill
- Walk to nearby Truxtun Park to use the public boat launch, tennis courts, and forested trails
- Stroll along the Back Creek waterfront to admire sailboats and local boatyards
- Take an easy walk or bike ride into Eastport for crabcakes and views of the Annapolis harbor
Local favorites
- Boatyard Bar & Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (3850)Renowned local gathering spot serving signature Maryland crabcakes and craft beers in a nautical setting.
- Forward Brewing · Brewery & Taproom · 4.7★ (460)Neighborhood nano-brewery offering small-batch craft ales, casual food, and a community patio.
- Leeward Market Cafe & Grocery · Cafe & Deli · 4.6★ (410)Cozy neighborhood cafe known for breakfast sandwiches, artisanal coffee, and fresh baked goods.
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.