Is Westmore safe?
Rockville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Westmore as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Westmore
“Go. Westmore is a quiet, settled suburban residential neighborhood in Rockville with low violent crime rates and an established community feel. Visitors can explore the residential streets, nearby parks, and surrounding dining options with virtually no safety concerns during normal hours.”
About the area
Westmore is an established residential neighborhood in Rockville, Maryland, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and a tranquil suburban pace. It borders Rockville's commercial corridors while maintaining a quiet, insulated residential pocket with high homeownership and strong community stability.
- Suburban / Residential
- Quiet / Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Westmore
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are accessible around downtown Rockville and nearby transit hubs, connecting riders to the Carl Henn Millennium Trail and the Rock Creek Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to national and regional metro averages
- High homeownership rate and stable, well-maintained single-family housing stock
- High household income levels and low local poverty rates typical of Montgomery County
- Proximity to Montgomery County emergency services and top-rated public amenities
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins and package theft
- Lack of continuous sidewalk infrastructure on select residential side streets
- Increased vehicular traffic and congestion along nearby perimeter arterial roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within Westmore's residential streets, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near major transit centers or Rockville Pike commercial hubs nearby.
What Westmore is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and residents heading to work and local schools.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with light residential traffic and well-tended yards throughout the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, feeling very secure for an evening walk under standard suburban street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with occasional vehicle movement; standard caution for dark, quiet suburban streets applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On buses operate routes along nearby thoroughfares (such as Routes 45 and 46), connecting to the Rockville Metro and MARC Station (Red Line) located approximately 1 to 1.5 miles away.
Street parking in Westmore is free, plentiful, and generally unmetered throughout the residential streets, with ample private driveway space.
Things to do in Westmore
- Take a stroll or relax at nearby Maryvale Park and local green spaces
- Visit the nearby historic Rockville Town Square for seasonal events and dining
- Explore the outdoor trails at the nearby Rock Creek Regional Park
Local favorites
- Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.4★ (2350)Popular local staple serving classic Peruvian charbroiled chicken and South American sides.
- Giuseppi's Pizza Plus · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (820)Neighborhood favorite serving authentic pizzas, subs, and Italian comfort food.
- Carmen's Italian Ice & Cafe · Dessert Shop · 4.7★ (1640)Beloved local dessert outpost famous for Italian ice, frozen custard, and specialty shakes.
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.