Is Stansbury Shores safe?
Dundalk, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Stansbury Shores as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Stansbury Shores
“Go. Stansbury Shores is a quiet, residential waterfront enclave in Dundalk characterized by low violent crime and a calm community atmosphere. Visitors will find a safe environment, though there are minimal commercial attractions within the residential core itself.”
About the area
Stansbury Shores is a tucked-away waterfront neighborhood situated along Stansbury Creek and Lynch Cove in Dundalk, Maryland. Composed mostly of mid-century single-family homes and modest waterfront properties, the neighborhood offers a tranquil coastal suburban setting. It is primarily residential, catering to boaters, families, and long-time local residents.
- Waterfront Residential
- Quiet / Suburban
- Boating Community
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Stansbury Shores
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 35/100
There are no bike-share docking stations or protected bike lanes in the neighborhood, but residential side streets carry light traffic suitable for casual biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to the Baltimore city core and surrounding urban hubs
- High homeownership rate with stable, well-maintained residential properties
- Peaceful, low-traffic residential streets with scenic views of Stansbury Creek and Bear Creek tributaries
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with zero commercial businesses or restaurants inside the neighborhood boundaries
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins and theft of marine gear
- Susceptible to localized tidal flooding along low-lying shoreline streets during major storms
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Stansbury Shores, as the area is entirely residential single-family housing removed from commercial transit corridors.
What Stansbury Shores is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with early morning dog walkers and neighbors heading out for their commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, with light local traffic and occasional boating activity on the water.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and dark as daylight fades, with minimal pedestrian traffic and a relaxed suburban vibe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally safe and quiet, though standard suburban precautions regarding locking car doors and gates apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by MTA Maryland, with local bus lines like Route 62 operating along nearby major arteries such as North Point Boulevard, though reaching transit stops requires a lengthy walk or drive.
Parking is completely free, easy, and plentiful throughout the neighborhood, primarily via private driveways and wide residential curbs with no meters or paid garages.
Things to do in Stansbury Shores
- Stroll along residential waterfront streets to take in scenic views of Stansbury Creek and local wildlife
- Visit nearby Stansbury Park to walk the loop trails, relax by the pond, or use the playground facilities
- Launch a kayak or boat from nearby marinas to explore Bear Creek and the greater Patapsco River waterways
Local favorites
- Hard Yacht Cafe · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1950)Popular nearby waterfront destination offering Maryland crab dishes, cold drinks, and live dockside music.
- Costas Inn · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (4800)Legendary Dundalk crabhouse serving award-winning steamed blue crabs, pit beef, and traditional seafood platters.
- Vinny's Italian Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1200)Longstanding local staple offering generous portions of pasta, classic subs, and New York-style pizza.
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.