Is Rolling Acres safe?
Colesville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Rolling Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Rolling Acres
“Go. Rolling Acres is a safe, peaceful suburban neighborhood in Montgomery County characterized by low crime, high homeownership, and well-maintained properties. Visitors staying here or visiting family will find a secure environment, though a personal vehicle is necessary for navigating the area.”
About the area
Rolling Acres is an established residential enclave in Colesville, Maryland, featuring quiet cul-de-sacs, mature trees, and single-family homes. It offers a family-oriented, tranquil atmosphere within easy driving distance of regional parks and commercial centers along New Hampshire Avenue.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Rolling Acres
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no docked bike-share stations in the neighborhood, but local streets connect to nearby multi-use paved trails along the Paint Branch corridor for recreational biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below national and regional averages.
- Strong socioeconomic stability with high median household incomes, low poverty, and high homeownership.
- Convenient access to major outdoor green spaces like Paint Branch and Northwest Branch Stream Valley Parks.
- Well-kept residential streets with virtually no through-traffic congestion.
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining options within the subdivision.
- Sidewalks are intermittent along some connecting secondary roads.
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses, such as unlocked vehicle rummaging or parcel theft.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Rolling Acres, with no encampments or panhandling present in this residential area.
What Rolling Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents walking dogs and low traffic moving along neighborhood loops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet, with routine residential deliveries and school buses as the primary activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very tranquil with low illumination, remaining safe and relaxed for neighborhood strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with almost no pedestrian or vehicular activity, maintaining minimal safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On bus service connects nearby arterials to the Glenmont Metro Station (Red Line), located about a 10-minute drive southwest.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways and ample free street parking throughout the residential streets.
Things to do in Rolling Acres
- Hike, jog, or birdwatch along the scenic trails of Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park.
- Explore nature exhibits and community gardens at the nearby Maydale Nature Classroom.
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, tennis courts, and playgrounds at Colesville Local Park.
Local favorites
- El Andariego · Mexican & Salvadoran Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Longtime local favorite serving hearty pupusas, fajitas, and traditional Salvadoran and Mexican specialties.
- Italian Kitchen · Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria · 4.3★ (380)Casual neighborhood eatery offering classic NY-style pizza, pasta dishes, and subs.
- Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken - Colesville · Nashville Hot Chicken · 4.6★ (290)Popular counter-service joint dishing out spicy Nashville-style chicken tenders and sandwiches.
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.