Cities / Kensington / Safest
The safest neighborhoods in Kensington, MD
Ranked from the 14 Kensington areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Parkwood· KensingtonExtremely low violent and property crime rates compared to national and regional averages94Go
- 2Wildwood Manor· KensingtonExceptionally low violent crime rate, typical of affluent Montgomery County suburbs93Go
- 3Rock Creek Hills· KensingtonViolent crime rates are near zero and property crime is vastly below regional and national averages93Go
- 4Maplewood· KensingtonViolent crime rates are near zero with strong neighborhood cohesion and responsive county policing.93Go
- 5Wickford· KensingtonExtremely low violent and property crime rates typical of affluent Montgomery County suburbs92Go
- 6Garrett Park Estates· KensingtonExceptionally low rates of violent and serious property crime relative to national averages91Go
- 7Rock Creek Palisades· KensingtonViolent crime rates are virtually non-existent and among the lowest in the DC metropolitan area.91Go
- 8Parkside· KensingtonExtremely low rates of violent and serious property crime well below state and national benchmarks90Go
- 9Lone Oak· KensingtonViolent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to state and national benchmarks.90Go
- 10Kensington· KensingtonExtremely low violent and serious crime rates well below state and national benchmarks.90Go
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.