Is Security safe?
Hagerstown, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Security as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Security
“Go. Security is a functional, suburban-commercial district on the eastern edge of Hagerstown that is generally safe for everyday dining, shopping, and lodging. While the major highway corridors see standard retail property crime, violent crime is substantially lower than in the central city core.”
Local police reports occasionally note commercial shoplifting and vehicle break-ins in shopping plaza parking lots along the Dual Highway corridor.
About the area
Security is an unincorporated community situated along the US-40 (Dual Highway) corridor just east of Hagerstown proper. It combines auto-oriented strip malls, casual dining, and motels with quiet, mid-century residential subdivisions. Most visitors encounter it when stopping for services, shopping, or accessing nearby regional facilities like Hagerstown Community College.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Commercial Strip
- Retail Hub
Walking and biking in Security
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are absent on major arterials like US-40, though quiet residential streets offer low-stress riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than downtown Hagerstown
- Stable residential pockets with solid homeownership and moderate median incomes
- Convenient access to major regional thoroughfares including US-40 and I-70
- Abundant retail and service amenities clustered closely together
Cons
- Elevated property crime and opportunistic vehicle theft near highway retail plazas and motels
- Car-dependent infrastructure with high-speed traffic along the Dual Highway corridor
- Dated infrastructure and intermittent street lighting in residential side pockets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within residential sections, though occasional individuals experiencing homelessness or panhandling can be observed near extended-stay motels and transit stops along the Dual Highway.
What Security is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with commuter and commercial traffic along US-40; residential streets are quiet and very safe for walking.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with shoppers, diners, and delivery traffic; commercial parking lots have standard suburban bustle with low safety concern.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Dining establishments and retail corridors remain populated and well-lit, though pedestrian foot traffic is minimal.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet across residential side streets, though caution is advised in budget motel parking lots and around closed commercial strips.
Transit, parking and getting around
Washington County Transit (County Commuter) provides local bus service along the Dual Highway corridor connecting the area to central Hagerstown; there is no passenger rail or BRT service.
Parking is abundant and entirely free across large surface lots serving all major plazas, strip malls, and stand-alone businesses.
Things to do in Security
- Shop for local goods and fresh produce at nearby seasonal markets and strip centers along US-40
- Attend cultural performances or educational events at the nearby Hagerstown Community College Kepler Center
- Explore the walking paths and recreational facilities at nearby Pangborn Park just to the west
Local favorites
- Fajita City · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Popular local eatery serving generous portions of classic Mexican fare and margaritas.
- Dolce Cafe · Cafe & Bakery · 4.6★ (320)Cozy independent spot offering espresso drinks, specialty pastries, and breakfast sandwiches.
- Hoffman's All American Grill · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1950)Upscale-casual dining featuring steaks, seafood, craft beers, and a welcoming bar atmosphere.
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.