Is Rollingwood safe?
Chevy Chase, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Rollingwood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Rollingwood
“Go. Rollingwood is an exceptionally safe, tranquil, and affluent residential community adjacent to Rock Creek Park. Violent crime is practically nonexistent, making it one of the most secure neighborhoods in the Washington, D.C. metro area.”
About the area
Rollingwood is a quiet, tree-lined suburban neighborhood nestled in Chevy Chase, Maryland, right along the border of Washington, D.C. and Rock Creek Park. Characterized by spacious single-family homes, lush landscaping, and low traffic, it offers a peaceful enclave just minutes from urban amenities.
- Quiet / Residential
- Affluent Suburb
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Rollingwood
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Cyclists have direct neighborhood access to the paved multi-use Rock Creek Trail, connecting all the way to downtown D.C., though Capital Bikeshare stations are positioned along outer commercial corridors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low crime rates with near-zero incidents of violent crime.
- Very high economic stability with median household incomes exceeding $250,000 and negligible poverty.
- Immediate access to nature, trailheads, and outdoor recreation in Rock Creek Park.
- Well-maintained infrastructure, active neighborhood community, and minimal through-traffic.
Cons
- Strictly residential with no retail, dining, or commercial services inside the neighborhood.
- Car-dependent for most errands and transit connections.
- Occasional isolated property crimes such as unlocked car rummaging or package theft.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a presence in Rollingwood, with no encampments or panhandling reported in this residential area.
What Rollingwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting in a completely safe atmosphere.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with families utilizing the local park and minimal vehicular traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and residential, perfectly safe for an evening stroll before dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with zero foot traffic, remaining exceptionally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On bus routes operate along boundary corridors like East-West Highway and Grubb Road, connecting to the Silver Spring and Bethesda Metrorail stations on the Red Line about 1.5 to 2 miles away.
Free and easy residential street parking is plentiful throughout the neighborhood, and nearly all homes have private driveways.
Things to do in Rollingwood
- Play tennis, basketball, or visit the playground at Rollingwood Local Park.
- Access the scenic hiking and running trails entering Rock Creek Stream Valley Park.
- Take an architectural walk along the serene, canopy-shaded residential streets.
Local favorites
- Parkway Deli & Restaurant · Deli · 4.6★ (2540)Beloved longtime neighborhood institution serving classic pastrami, matzo ball soup, and pickle bar offerings just outside the enclave.
- La Ferme Restaurant · French Restaurant · 4.5★ (760)Charming nearby country-French fine dining destination with a romantic terrace and live piano music.
- The Daily Dish · New American Bistro · 4.5★ (920)Farm-to-table cafe and bistro serving seasonal brunch, wood-fired pizzas, and craft cocktails a short drive away.
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.