Is Tuscany-Canterbury safe?
Baltimore, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Tuscany-Canterbury as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Tuscany-Canterbury
“Go. Tuscany-Canterbury is one of Baltimore's safest and most charming residential enclaves, benefiting from strong community cohesion and proximity to Johns Hopkins University. While visitors should maintain standard urban awareness regarding vehicle break-ins, violent crime is rare here.”
About the area
Tuscany-Canterbury is a leafy, historic neighborhood nestled just north of Johns Hopkins University's Homewood campus. Characterized by classic English Tudor and Italianate architecture, elegant apartment buildings, and quiet tree-lined streets, it offers a peaceful urban retreat.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Academic
- Safe Enclave
Walking and biking in Tuscany-Canterbury
Walk score: 78/100 · Bike score: 72/100
The neighborhood connects directly to the scenic Stony Run Walking and Biking Path, with on-street bike lanes available along University Parkway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rates compared to broader Baltimore city averages
- High median household incomes and very low residential vacancy rates
- Enhanced security presence and patrols due to proximity to the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crime, such as vehicle break-ins and package theft
- Isolated incidents of muggings reported along peripheral main corridors late at night
- Limited commercial footprint within the interior residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the interior residential blocks, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers may be seen along major perimeter transit stops near Charles Street.
What Tuscany-Canterbury is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and students walking toward the university campus.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with light foot traffic along residential side streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with residents returning home; well-lit streets feel generally safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely deserted, requiring basic street smarts on perimeter roadways like University Parkway.
Transit, parking and getting around
MTA Maryland provides service with CityLink Silver and LocalLink 51 running along North Charles Street and University Parkway. The nearest light rail station is Woodberry, located approximately 1.5 miles west.
Residential street parking generally requires an Area 12 parking permit, though some unmetered and time-restricted guest spots exist. Garages are primarily private residential facilities, but campus parking decks are available nearby for a fee.
Things to do in Tuscany-Canterbury
- Stroll along the historic, wooded Stony Run Trail on the neighborhood's western edge
- Admire the architectural beauty of the historic 1920s apartment buildings along Tuscany Road
- Visit the adjacent Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus and the Baltimore Museum of Art nearby
Local favorites
- One World Cafe · Vegetarian Restaurant / Cafe · 4.5★ (1150)Popular neighborhood-adjacent cafe serving extensive vegan and vegetarian comfort food and coffee.
- Sammy's Trattoria · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1280)Nearby staple offering classic, hearty Italian dishes and warm hospitality.
- Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen · Mid-Atlantic Seafood · 4.4★ (1420)Celebrated regional dining spot located nearby at the Baltimore Museum of Art overlooking the sculpture garden.
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.