Is Windswept Estates safe?
Severn, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Windswept Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Windswept Estates
“Go. Windswept Estates is a quiet, comfortable suburban subdivision characterized by well-kept single-family homes and safe, low-traffic neighborhood streets. While it lacks walkable amenities or tourist attractions, visitors and residents face very low personal safety risks.”
About the area
Windswept Estates is an established residential neighborhood in Severn, Maryland, positioned conveniently near the Fort Meade and BWI Airport corridors. The area consists of manicured lawns, single-family homes on cul-de-sacs, and a calm suburban atmosphere.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban Cul-de-Sacs
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Windswept Estates
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated bike lanes within the neighborhood, though the regional BWI Trail and B&A Trail networks are accessible within a short drive.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates consistent with suburban Anne Arundel County residential tracts.
- High homeownership rates and stable median household incomes exceeding regional averages.
- Quiet, self-contained street layout with very low through-traffic.
- Quick vehicle access to major commuter routes and regional employment centers.
Cons
- Car-dependent infrastructure with limited sidewalks connecting out to main roads.
- Occasional isolated property crimes such as unlocked vehicle rummaging.
- Lack of immediate walkability to grocery stores, restaurants, or entertainment.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this purely residential subdivision, with services and rare panhandling concentrated along commercial corridors several miles away.
What Windswept Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and very safe, with neighbors jogging, walking dogs, and kids boarding school buses.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and tranquil with minimal street activity and standard suburban residential traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe for neighborhood walks, though visibility relies mainly on residential lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with virtually no foot traffic, remaining secure and peaceful.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit directly inside the subdivision is virtually nonexistent; Anne Arundel County Transit and MTA Maryland run commuter routes on nearby thoroughfares like MD-175, and the Odenton MARC commuter rail station is roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Parking is completely hassle-free with spacious private driveways, residential garages, and abundant free street parking on subdivision roads.
Things to do in Windswept Estates
- Hike and birdwatch along the forested trails at the nearby Severn Run Natural Environment Area.
- Enjoy the playgrounds, athletic fields, and BMX track at nearby Severn Danza Park.
- Take a short drive to Arundel Mills for extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Local favorites
- Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.3★ (750)Vibrant local eatery serving authentic jerk chicken, curry goat, and classic Caribbean comfort fare.
- Taqueria Los Primos · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (620)Unassuming strip-mall gem known for hearty street tacos, tortas, and house-made salsas.
- Severn Danza Park · County Park · 4.6★ (480)Large recreational park featuring ballfields, walking paths, picnic pavilions, and a pump track.
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.