Is Stewart Town safe?
Gaithersburg, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Stewart Town as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Stewart Town
“Go. Stewart Town is a quiet, residential suburban community in northern Gaithersburg that is generally safe for visitors and residents alike. While basic situational awareness is advisable around multifamily parking lots at night, serious violent crime is infrequent and the neighborhood benefits from Montgomery County's robust emergency services.”
Local news coverage primarily highlights routine municipal road improvements and Montgomery County police community-outreach initiatives with no major violent crime trends reported.
About the area
Stewart Town is an established, predominantly residential enclave in Gaithersburg featuring a mix of townhouses, garden apartments, and single-family homes framed by mature greenery. Situated just north of Gaithersburg's commercial centers and adjacent to Montgomery Village, it serves primarily as a tranquil bedroom community.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Stewart Town
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are situated in nearby central Gaithersburg; cyclists can access local shared-use paths connecting to the Great Seneca Creek and Montgomery Village trail networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to state and national metropolitan averages
- High household vehicle ownership and stable suburban residential occupancy
- Quick access to extensive regional parks, recreational facilities, and shopping corridors in Gaithersburg
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and theft from open driveways and residential parking lots
- Limited commercial or dining options within immediate walking distance
- Predominantly car-dependent layout with few dedicated pedestrian cut-throughs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Stewart Town, with unhoused individuals and support services largely centered closer to commercial hubs in central Gaithersburg.
What Stewart Town is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with commuters and school buses, feeling very safe for walking or jogging.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with children playing outside and delivery vehicles circulating safely.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban winding down; well-lit residential streets maintain a relaxed and secure feel.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; generally peaceful, though standard caution is advised in unlit communal parking bays.
Transit, parking and getting around
Ride On Montgomery County operates bus routes (such as Route 58 and Route 60) through and near the area, connecting directly to the Shady Grove Metro Station on the Metrorail Red Line approximately 5 miles away.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the neighborhood via designated residential surface lots, driveways, and unmetered residential street parking.
Things to do in Stewart Town
- Walk or jog the shaded paved paths connecting toward Montgomery Village green spaces
- Visit nearby Blohm Park for peaceful nature trails and wooded creekside strolls
- Practice tennis or enjoy playgrounds at the neighborhood community recreation areas
Local favorites
- Pho Nam · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.5★ (780)Popular local eatery serving steaming bowls of traditional pho and classic Vietnamese noodle dishes.
- Tortacos · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Casual neighborhood taqueria celebrated for authentic street tacos, tortas, and flavorful salsas.
- Ize's Deli & Bagels · Bagel Shop & Deli · 4.4★ (620)Community staple known for fresh-baked New York-style bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and specialty coffee.
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.