Is Wildwood Manor safe?
Kensington, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Wildwood Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Wildwood Manor
“Go. Wildwood Manor is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent suburban residential enclave in Montgomery County. Visitors and residents face minimal safety concerns day or night, with issues largely limited to occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle theft.”
About the area
Wildwood Manor is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in Bethesda/Kensington, characterized by mature trees, well-kept single-family homes, and access to neighborhood parks. It borders the popular Wildwood Shopping Center, offering convenient access to specialty dining and boutique shopping while maintaining a calm, suburban feel.
- Affluent Suburb
- Quiet & Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined Streets
Walking and biking in Wildwood Manor
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
The neighborhood provides easy access to the nearby Bethesda Trolley Trail, a multi-use path connecting North Bethesda to Downtown Bethesda, though dedicated on-street bike lanes in the interior are limited.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent crime rate, typical of affluent Montgomery County suburbs
- High median household income well over $180,000 with near-zero residential vacancy
- Safe, quiet, well-maintained residential streets ideal for walking and jogging
- Direct adjacency to neighborhood retail and grocery options at Wildwood Shopping Center
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic theft from unlocked parked vehicles at night
- Car-dependent design with limited sidewalk connectivity on some interior blocks
- Heavy commuter traffic and congestion along bordering Old Georgetown Road and I-270 access ramps
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Wildwood Manor and surrounding residential streets, with no encampments or panhandling present.
What Wildwood Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and school traffic, feeling completely secure.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout the residential blocks with steady, orderly activity around local retail centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and relaxed, with residents dining out or walking through the neighborhood with no safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; streets are completely safe to traverse, though general suburban vigilance against car break-ins is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On buses (such as Route 47) provide connections along Old Georgetown Road, linking to the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station on the Metrorail Red Line approximately 1.5 miles away.
Street parking in the residential interior is free and plentiful with few restrictions, and the Wildwood Shopping Center provides ample free surface lot parking.
Things to do in Wildwood Manor
- Stroll and browse gourmet groceries and independent boutiques at the Wildwood Shopping Center
- Enjoy the playground, sports courts, and green space at Wildwood Manor Local Park
- Take a walk or run along the neighborhood paths connecting into the Bethesda Trolley Trail
Local favorites
- Balducci's Food Lover's Market · Gourmet Grocery & Deli · 4.3★ (680)Upscale grocer offering premium prepared foods, artisan cheeses, bakery items, and specialty meats.
- Wildwood Kitchen by Robert Wiedmaier · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.4★ (320)Sophisticated neighborhood eatery serving refined Mediterranean coastal cuisine and craft cocktails.
- Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (460)Beloved local shop serving small-batch, handcrafted ice cream in creative and classic flavors.
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.