Is Redland safe?
Gaithersburg, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Redland as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Redland
“Go. Redland is a quiet, affluent Montgomery County suburban community featuring low crime and well-maintained residential subdivisions. It is a very safe area for visitors seeking suburban calm, park access, or convenient transit into Washington, D.C.”
Recent Montgomery County police reports indicate that crime in the area remains largely confined to minor opportunistic property thefts from vehicles.
About the area
Situated between Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Derwood, Redland is a leafy suburban neighborhood composed of single-family homes, townhouses, and community shopping plazas. It offers direct proximity to Rock Creek Regional Park and the Shady Grove Metro corridor, making it popular with families and commuters.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Redland
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are positioned near the Shady Grove Metro and park boundaries, connecting riders to the regional Rock Creek Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than national and regional urban benchmarks.
- Strong economic foundation with median household incomes well exceeding six figures.
- Immediate access to extensive parkland, golf courses, and Lake Needwood recreational facilities.
- Close proximity to the Shady Grove Metro Red Line station.
Cons
- Primarily car-dependent with limited pedestrian-friendly retail corridors.
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and theft of unattended property in shared parking lots.
- Virtually no late-night dining or entertainment venues within neighborhood boundaries.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Redland's residential neighborhoods, with only rare panhandling observed at major highway intersections or the Shady Grove Metro terminus.
What Redland is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with morning school commutes, dog walkers, and commuters heading toward the Metro.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with steady neighborhood traffic and clear visibility throughout suburban subdivisions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and safe as residents return home, though residential side streets have standard low suburban lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with virtually no foot traffic; remains very safe to traverse by vehicle or on foot.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On bus routes (including Routes 53 and 57) navigate through the neighborhood, connecting directly to the nearby Shady Grove Metro Station (Red Line) located 1-2 miles away.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with free surface lots at all commercial centers and ample unmetered residential street and driveway parking.
Things to do in Redland
- Hike, kayak, or fish at nearby Lake Needwood inside Rock Creek Regional Park.
- Play a round of 18 holes at the public Needwood Golf Course.
- Walk or jog the scenic paved pathways along the Upper Rock Creek Hiker-Biker Trail.
Local favorites
- Tacos Don Perez · Mexican Restaurant · 4.7★ (1150)Popular, highly rated taqueria famous for savory birria tacos, loaded quesadillas, and street-style Mexican fare.
- El Andariego Restaurant · Salvadoran & Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (740)Longstanding neighborhood eatery serving authentic handmade pupusas, sizzling fajitas, and margaritas.
- Red Bowl Asian Bistro · Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.3★ (390)Casual dining room and takeout counter offering fresh sushi, classic Chinese noodles, and Thai curries.
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.