Is Roxbury safe?
Glenwood, 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 in Glenwood is an exceptionally safe, affluent exurban community in western Howard County. There are virtually no violent crime risks, though visitors will need a vehicle to explore the expansive countryside.”
About the area
Roxbury is a scenic, rural-residential neighborhood nestled in Glenwood, Maryland, characterized by rolling hills, expansive custom estates, and horse farms. It offers a tranquil escape with immediate access to golf courses, nature parks, and local farm markets.
- Affluent
- Rural / Scenic
- Car-Dependent
- Peaceful
Walking and biking in Roxbury
Walk score: 10/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There is no bike-share system, and cyclists share narrow, shoulder-less rural roads with motor traffic, though trails are available within Western Regional Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Virtually nonexistent violent and property crime rates well below state and national averages
- Affluent economic profile with high homeownership rates and median household incomes exceeding $180,000
- Quiet, peaceful country atmosphere with minimal through-traffic and noise
Cons
- Entirely car-dependent with no public transit or walk-accessible commercial centers
- Rural roads lack streetlights and sidewalks, creating low visibility for nighttime walking
- Distance from major trauma centers and emergency services compared to urban Howard County
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in this rural residential portion of western Howard County.
What Roxbury is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light commuter traffic and occasional joggers on country roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe with pristine residential streets and maintenance vehicles servicing local estates.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and tranquil as residents return home, though rural roadways grow quite dark after sunset.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe from street crime, though drivers should watch for deer along unlit roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no direct public transit service in Glenwood; the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA) does not operate routes here, and the nearest MARC commuter rail station is in Dorsey or Laurel roughly 20 miles away.
Free, ample private driveway and lot parking is available at all homes, parks, and local facilities, with no metered zones or parking decks present.
Things to do in Roxbury
- Play a round of 18 holes at the scenic Cattail Creek Country Club
- Explore the walking trails, playgrounds, and sports fields at nearby Western Regional Park
- Browse local books and community events at the modern Glenwood Branch Library
Local favorites
- Cattail Creek Country Club · Golf & Country Club · 4.7★ (165)Private golf club and dining facility with manicured championship fairways and family amenities.
- The Twisted Tee at Cattail Creek · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (42)Upscale clubhouse dining serving seasonal American fare with scenic course views.
- Glenwood Branch Library · Public Library · 4.8★ (110)Spacious Howard County library branch featuring extensive media collections and quiet garden seating.
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.