Is Remington safe?
Baltimore, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Remington as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Remington
“Go with care. Remington is a vibrant, rapidly revitalized neighborhood with renowned dining and a strong community feel, though standard urban vigilance is necessary. Visitors should stick to well-lit corridors after dark and practice basic precautions against property crime.”
Local community groups and business alliances have recently enhanced private security and lighting initiatives to counter intermittent spates of auto break-ins and package thefts.
About the area
Located just south of Johns Hopkins University, Remington is an eclectic blend of historic working-class rowhomes, indie businesses, and modern culinary destinations. It attracts a mix of students, artists, and young professionals, giving it a bustling and creative daytime and evening energy.
- Walkable Dining Hub
- Artsy & Eclectic
- Historic Rowhomes
- Student-Friendly
Walking and biking in Remington
Walk score: 89/100 · Bike score: 86/100
Remington connects easily to the Maryland Avenue protected cycle track just east and south, offering direct, low-stress cycling routes into Mount Vernon and Downtown Baltimore.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Baltimore citywide benchmarks.
- Thriving commercial and dining corridor along Remington Avenue that maintains active pedestrian foot traffic.
- Proximity to Johns Hopkins University brings supplementary safety patrols and neighborhood investment.
Cons
- Elevated rates of opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins and catalytic converter theft.
- Pockets of poorly lit alleyways and side streets increase vulnerability late at night.
- Transitional border areas near major thoroughfares experience sporadic street robberies.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal compared to central Baltimore, though occasional panhandling occurs near major intersections like 28th Street and commercial strip plazas.
What Remington is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with commuters, university staff, and dog walkers populating the residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and welcoming, with strong foot traffic around lunch spots, cafes, and neighborhood parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Lively and bustling near dining hubs on Remington Avenue and 28th Street, feeling generally secure on main blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Foot traffic thins considerably after bar closures, increasing the risk of street robberies and vehicle-related crime on quiet side streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
MTA Maryland provides service through LocalLink routes 21 and 94 as well as CityLink Silver nearby; the North Avenue Light RailLink station is approximately a 15-minute walk south.
Street parking is available on residential blocks but can be tight during evening dinner rushes; R. House provides a dedicated visitor parking lot for patrons.
Things to do in Remington
- Dine from diverse food stalls and gather at R. House community food hall.
- Browse contemporary fiction and attend readings at the independent bookstore Greedy Reads.
- Enjoy craft cocktails and tacos at the acclaimed culinary pairing of Clavel and W.C. Harlan.
Local favorites
- R. House · Food Hall · 4.5★ (3500)A popular 10-stall culinary launchpad and bar housed in a converted auto body garage.
- Clavel · Mexican Restaurant · 4.8★ (2150)Nationally recognized mezcaleria and taqueria serving authentic Mexican street fare in a rustic setting.
- W.C. Harlan · Cocktail Bar · 4.7★ (720)A cozy, speakeasy-style cocktail lounge with vintage decor and inventive drinks.
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.