Is Woodmoor safe?
Silver Spring, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Woodmoor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Woodmoor
“Go. Woodmoor is a peaceful, affluent, and exceptionally safe residential enclave in Silver Spring. Violent crime is rare, making it very secure for a daytime visit or quiet neighborhood walk.”
About the area
Woodmoor is a historic, mid-20th-century suburban neighborhood characterized by manicured lawns, brick colonials, and tree-lined streets. Positioned just inside the Capital Beltway near Four Corners, it offers a tranquil retreat while remaining adjacent to regional commuter routes.
- Quiet & Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Historic Homes
Walking and biking in Woodmoor
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 48/100
While Capital Bikeshare docks are limited inside the neighborhood core, the nearby Northwest Branch Trail provides multi-use paved trail connections.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent and property crime compared to both state and national averages
- High homeownership rate exceeding 85% with exceptionally well-maintained properties
- Affluent economic profile with high median household incomes and low poverty rates
- Strong, active civic association fostering neighborhood cohesion and safety vigilance
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle theft or package theft
- Bordered by heavy traffic corridors like Colesville Road (US-29) and University Boulevard
- Limited commercial variety within immediate walking distance of the residential core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Woodmoor, with only rare panhandling seen at major Four Corners commercial intersections.
What Woodmoor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with light local traffic and occasional visitors around the neighborhood shopping center.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel with families and neighbors out for walks, remaining very safe under street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with quiet streets; overall safe, though standard caution regarding dark areas applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On buses and WMATA Metrobus routes run along US-29 and University Boulevard, offering connection to the Silver Spring Metro Station (Red Line) located approximately 3 miles south.
Residential street parking is free, abundant, and unrestricted on most streets, while the Woodmoor Shopping Center offers a dedicated surface lot for patrons.
Things to do in Woodmoor
- Pick up scratch-made baked goods and pastries at the historic Woodmoor Shopping Center
- Take a quiet walk through the neighborhood to admire the classic 1930s-1940s colonial and Cape Cod architecture
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and tennis courts at nearby Pinecrest Local Park or Northwest Branch Trail
Local favorites
- Woodmoor Pastry Shop · Bakery · 4.6★ (750)Longstanding, cherished bakery known for custom cakes, doughnuts, and traditional cookies.
- The 4 Corners Pub · Pub / American Restaurant · 4.4★ (850)Neighborhood gathering spot serving pizza, draft beers, and hearty pub classics.
- Santucci's Deli · Deli / Italian · 4.5★ (420)Classic neighborhood deli offering specialty Italian subs, cold cuts, and prepared meals.
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.