Is Sherwood Forest safe?
Colesville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Sherwood Forest as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Sherwood Forest
“Go. Sherwood Forest in Colesville is a peaceful, affluent suburban enclave with very low crime rates and a strong sense of community. While primarily residential without major tourist attractions, it is exceptionally safe for visitors.”
About the area
Sherwood Forest is an established, heavily wooded neighborhood in the Colesville area of eastern Montgomery County. It features well-maintained mid-century and modern single-family homes surrounded by quiet cul-de-sacs and nearby stream valley parkland.
- Quiet Suburban
- Wooded / Scenic
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Sherwood Forest
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There are no bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, but the adjacent Northwest Branch Trail network provides extensive recreational cycling opportunities.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are virtually negligible, far below state and national benchmarks
- High median household incomes and stable homeownership exceeding 85%
- Direct proximity to expansive green spaces like the Northwest Branch Stream Valley
Cons
- Highly car-dependent layout with virtually no commercial destinations inside the neighborhood
- Occasional opportunistic suburban property crimes like unlocked car rummaging
- Substantial distance from regional Metrorail stations without a direct walk
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this quiet single-family subdivision, with county shelters and support services situated further south in central Silver Spring.
What Sherwood Forest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene, with joggers and residents walking dogs along quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and unhurried, characterized by light local traffic and occasional delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and tranquil as residents return home, maintaining an exceptionally safe environment.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark with limited street lighting, but crime activity remains extraordinarily rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On bus routes (such as Route 10 and Route 14) serve perimeter corridors along New Hampshire Avenue and Randolph Road, connecting to the Glenmont Metro Station (Red Line) about 4 miles away.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and wide, unrestricted residential curbside parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Sherwood Forest
- Hike or jog through the forested trails of Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park
- Stroll through the floral displays and conservatory at nearby Brookside Gardens
- Explore wildlife exhibits and raptor enclosures at Meadowside Nature Center
Local favorites
- Pho Real · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.4★ (780)Popular local eatery serving steaming bowls of pho, banh mi, and classic Vietnamese staples.
- The Big Greek Cafe · Greek Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)Casual neighborhood staple renowned for generous gyro platters, souvlaki, and Greek salads.
- Urban Bar-B-Que Company · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (650)Laid-back regional barbecue joint serving smoked brisket, pulled pork, and signature chili.
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.