Is The Clearings safe?
Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates The Clearings as “Go”.
Gogo's take on The Clearings
“Go. The Clearings is a peaceful, affluent, and exceptionally safe suburban community in Baltimore County. Visitors face virtually no violent crime risks and can enjoy a calm residential stay within easy driving distance of regional amenities.”
About the area
The Clearings is a quiet, established residential neighborhood nestled in Lutherville-Timonium featuring well-tended single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and low-traffic streets. While purely residential within its borders, it is positioned just minutes from the extensive dining, shopping, and commercial corridor of York Road.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in The Clearings
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood, though the Torrey C. Brown (NCR) Trail offers great off-road riding a short distance north.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the Baltimore metropolitan region.
- Strong socioeconomic stability with high homeownership and median household incomes well above six figures.
- Tranquil, family-friendly neighborhood streets with minimal cut-through traffic.
- Immediate access to retail, dining, and Interstate 83.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with zero commercial businesses located directly inside the subdivision.
- Lack of continuous sidewalks and standard street lighting on some residential lanes.
- Minor property crimes such as unlocked car trespassing occasionally occur near the commercial perimeter.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in this residential enclave, with no encampments or panhandling present in the neighborhood.
What The Clearings is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Extremely safe and pleasant with residents walking dogs and joggers taking advantage of the quiet roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented with light local traffic and well-manicured surroundings.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban environment where residents stroll comfortably until sundown.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal street activity, remaining exceptionally safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
MTA Maryland operates the CityLink Red and LocalLink 93 bus lines along York Road, while the Lutherville and Timonium Fairgrounds Light RailLink stations are roughly a 5-minute drive away.
Parking is completely unrestricted and free along residential curbs, with ample private driveway space across the neighborhood.
Things to do in The Clearings
- Attend seasonal festivals, concerts, or events at the nearby Maryland State Fairgrounds.
- Hike, jog, or bike the popular Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail (NCR Trail) just a short drive north.
- Explore the historic Victorian architecture and quaint local parks in neighboring Historic Lutherville.
Local favorites
- Il Basilico Trattoria Italiana · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (650)Cozy, traditional trattoria offering handmade pastas, classic veal and seafood dishes, and pizza.
- An Poitin Stil · Irish Pub · 4.4★ (1480)Longstanding Irish tavern featuring hearty pub favorites, draft beers, and a welcoming patio.
- Hightopps Backstage Grille · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (2150)Sprawling sports bar and music venue known for crab cakes, wings, and an energetic outdoor deck.
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.