Is Uplands safe?
Baltimore, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Uplands as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Uplands
“Go with care. Uplands features modern, mixed-income residential redevelopment that makes it relatively orderly compared to adjacent parts of West Baltimore, but visitors should still maintain general urban vigilance. Property crime and spillover incidents from nearby thoroughfares mean it is best suited for targeted visits rather than casual exploration.”
City and housing authorities have continued phased redevelopment efforts to add new affordable and market-rate homeownership units across the Uplands footprint.
About the area
Uplands is a residential neighborhood in Southwest Baltimore that has undergone substantial master-planned revitalization, replacing distressed housing with modern mixed-income townhouses and apartments. It offers a suburban-style street layout bordered by major commercial corridors like Edmondson Avenue.
- Quiet Residential
- Revitalized
- Suburban-Urban Mix
- Car-Convenient
Walking and biking in Uplands
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no city bike-share station within Uplands, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse, but the multi-use Gwynns Falls Trail is accessible nearby for recreational biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Modern housing stock with newer infrastructure and well-maintained streetscapes from ongoing redevelopment
- Lower violent crime rates compared to older, high-density inner West Baltimore neighborhoods
- Convenient vehicular access to US-40 (Baltimore National Pike) and major commuter routes
Cons
- Higher risk of property crime, specifically motor vehicle theft and vehicle break-ins
- Spillover crime from bordering high-activity corridors along Edmondson Avenue
- Very few walkable retail or sit-down dining options within the residential core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential core of Uplands, though occasional panhandling is seen along adjacent commercial shopping strips on Edmondson Avenue.
What Uplands is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute, with low foot traffic across the newer residential developments.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Remains calm on interior residential streets, while commercial traffic increases along the neighborhood's outer edges.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly in residential sections; basic situational awareness is recommended near bus stops and commercial corners.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted, and walking late at night is not recommended due to property crime risks and poor visibility on side streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
MTA Maryland provides public transit via bus, primarily through CityLink Blue and LocalLink routes running along Edmondson Avenue and Old Frederick Road. The nearest passenger rail access is the West Baltimore MARC Station, located roughly 2.5 miles east.
Parking is generally easy and free, with plentiful on-street spaces in the residential subdivisions and off-street driveways or parking pads for many newer homes.
Things to do in Uplands
- Visit the historic St. Joseph's Monastery Parish along Old Frederick Road
- Walk or jog along the manicured neighborhood greenways and community parks
- Access the nearby Gwynns Falls Trail network located a short drive or bike ride to the east
Local favorites
- Silver Moon Diner · Diner · 4.1★ (520)Longstanding local diner on Edmondson Avenue offering classic breakfast platters, burgers, and comfort food.
- St. Joseph's Monastery Parish · Historical Landmark · 4.8★ (95)A historic Roman Catholic church known for its distinct architecture and community service presence.
- Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.0★ (410)Casual neighborhood staple serving authentic Jamaican patties, jerk chicken, and oxtail.
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.