Is Roxbury safe?
Boonsboro, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Roxbury as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Roxbury
“Go. Roxbury is a quiet, rural area nestled in the rolling farmlands of southern Washington County near Boonsboro. There is virtually no street crime, making it exceptionally safe for visitors driving through or stopping by local country businesses.”
About the area
Roxbury is an unincorporated agricultural and residential community situated between Hagerstown and historic Boonsboro. It is characterized by scenic country roads, working farms, historic stone structures, and low-density housing. Visitors primarily experience the area via scenic rural drives, farm markets, and nearby regional parks.
- Rural & Agricultural
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
- Historic Charm
Walking and biking in Roxbury
Walk score: 10/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, protected paths, or bike-share stations; road cycling on narrow rural shoulders is common among experienced long-distance riders.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates compared to county and state averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained rural residential properties
- Peaceful, scenic countryside with minimal commercial congestion
Cons
- Nearly complete car dependency with no walkable town center or sidewalks
- Rural roads lack street lighting and shoulder space for pedestrians
- Proximity to regional correctional facilities located along Roxbury Road, though they do not affect neighborhood safety
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Roxbury due to its sparse, rural nature, with any related social services situated in Hagerstown.
What Roxbury is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and quiet with light commuter and farm traffic navigating scenic rural roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful, with steady local traffic visiting area farm supply shops and agricultural sites.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Dark and very tranquil with minimal activity outside of private residences.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black country roads with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular activity, remaining completely peaceful.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is largely absent in Roxbury; Washington County Transit (Hopewell/Valley Mall routes) operates closer to Hagerstown, but no direct fixed routes serve Roxbury directly, requiring personal vehicles for all travel.
Parking is completely hassle-free, with abundant free private lots at local businesses and private driveways for residences.
Things to do in Roxbury
- Tour the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum located just up the road at the Ag Center
- Shop for farm, garden, and animal supplies at the historic Roxbury Farm and Garden center
- Take a scenic driving tour along Roxbury Road connecting to historic Boonsboro and Antietam
Local favorites
- Roxbury Farm & Garden · Garden Center & Farm Supply · 4.7★ (160)Historic country mill offering lawn, garden, birding supplies, and pet goods with helpful local service.
- Battleview Market · Deli & Convenience Store · 4.6★ (470)Nearby country store known for fresh deli subs, breakfast sandwiches, and quick convenience items.
- Dan's Restaurant & Tap House · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular nearby Boonsboro gastropub serving craft beers, burgers, and locally sourced pub fare.
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.