Cedarcroft - Is it safe? (Baltimore, Towson: apartment complex, renting, house)

[LizaJane410]

Help!?!

I am a native New Yorker that has been renting in Baltimore city for the past 4 years. I have recently decided to purchase a home. I have found that the neighborhoods in Baltimore can get kind of tricky. I found a home in the Cedarcroft area that I am interested in...but it is directly next to an apartment complex and near a major bus route. I thought I may have even spotted some gang script vandalism. I also heard of the recent armed robbery of JHU (maybe) students on Lake ave.
I don't have children so I am not really worried about that part.

Does anyone know about this area? I have heard good things, nearby Belvedere Sq and close to Towson, Rodger's Forge etc.

Any information you can provide would be helpful.

[Michael21214]

I am also originally from NY (state) and have lived in Baltimore about 7 years. That neighborhood is generally pretty good but the things you mention (apartment building, bus route, graffiti) would raise flags for me as well. I'd try for something on a side street. The things nearby are definite pluses.

[LizaJane410]

Originally Posted by Michael21214

I am also originally from NY (state) and have lived in Baltimore about 7 years. That neighborhood is generally pretty good but the things you mention (apartment building, bus route, graffiti) would raise flags for me as well. I'd try for something on a side street. The things nearby are definite pluses.

Thanks a bunch.. I think your first instincts are probably the best... I am going to move on.. TY

[ToneGrail]

Cedarcroft is actually a very good neighborhood. The demographics are similar to the Stoneleigh, Roland Park, and Homeland neighborhoods that it borders (white, upper-middle class). Anything north of Northern Parkway and west of The Alameda is going to be a relatively safe neighborhood.

[queennu]

Hi, i am a single lady and I actually live on cedarcroft road. It is north of northern parkway. I also live west of The Alameda. i love it. The homes are all older, but safety is great. I was concerned about how safe it was when I bought my house in May of 2008, but I've been here 10 months now. I've never known of any crime. I've never seen any gang activity. I rarely even see children. It is so peaceful. There a lot of older neighbors who are the original owners of the home. As the sun goes down, I walk for exercise. I've never felt threatened. Other people exercise after dark too. It's very safe.