Is Queen Annes safe?
Silver Spring, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Queen Annes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Queen Annes
“Go. Queen Annes is a quiet, tree-lined residential enclave in Silver Spring characterized by low violent crime and high residential stability. Visitors will find a safe, relaxed environment, with basic precautions for vehicle security and nighttime navigation being sufficient.”
Recent Montgomery County police alerts in this area focus primarily on sporadic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins rather than violent offenses.
About the area
Queen Annes is an established residential neighborhood in Silver Spring, Maryland, known for its single-family homes, mature trees, and proximity to regional park systems. It combines suburban tranquility with convenient access to Downtown Silver Spring and major commuter routes into Washington, D.C.
- Quiet / Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Parks & Trails
Walking and biking in Queen Annes
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 62/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are positioned near peripheral avenues, providing straightforward access onto the paved Sligo Creek Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates supported by stable residential Montgomery County demographics
- High household incomes and strong homeownership contributing to neighborhood upkeep
- Immediate access to the Sligo Creek Trail system for outdoor recreation
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes including theft from vehicles
- Limited commercial and dining options within immediate walking distance
- Inconsistent street lighting on some interior residential residential blocks after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Queen Annes residential streets, though unhoused individuals and support services are occasionally visible closer to downtown transit hubs.
What Queen Annes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and residents heading out for commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal vehicle traffic and safe conditions for walking.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down period with occasional neighborhood strollers and low ambient noise.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low foot traffic; safe overall, though standard awareness of isolated streets is prudent.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On bus routes serve the perimeter corridors, connecting directly to the Silver Spring Transit Center (Metro Red Line and MARC Train) located roughly 1.5 miles away.
Free on-street parking is widely available throughout the residential blocks, with few restrictions outside of select county permit zones near busier thoroughfares.
Things to do in Queen Annes
- Hike, jog, or cycle along the paved multi-use Sligo Creek Trail
- Enjoy a picnic or community play areas in nearby neighborhood park spaces
- Take a short drive to Downtown Silver Spring for independent cinema at AFI Silver Theatre
Local favorites
- Parkway Deli & Restaurant · Deli · 4.5★ (2850)Long-running community fixture known for classic pastrami, matzo ball soup, and a full pickle bar.
- Zinnia · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (720)Charming tavern and dining room set in a historic inn with expansive gardens and craft cocktails.
- El Golfo Restaurant · Latin American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Casual neighborhood staple serving Latin cuisine, seafood specialties, and hosting local live music.
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.