is Gaithersburg - 20877 (GIRARD ST/ Victory Farm Dr) safe? (for rent, crime)

[antar]

Hi
I have found simple but nice town house on GIRARD ST/ Victory Farm Dr in Gaithersburg (20877) for rent and planning to move..but I am new to this area and wife is a little bit paranoid because of the lake forest mall stories.
I'd greatly appreciate if someone throw some light..especially in and near GIRARD ST/ Victory Farm Dr area.

Thanks a lot in advance...

[MDWanderlust]

The community you are referring to seems to be Audubon Square / Fallbrook. That area has changed a lot in the last decade, however, it is predominately a change in demographics. It remains a relatively quiet and solid middle class community. The only crime there would be typical property crime present in any other working class neighborhood. From occasionally visiting friends and old neighbors in that community, I do not feel unsafe.

There does not seem to be much crime-related effects from Lake Forest Mall. The mall is a good mile and a half away and the community is separated by other communities and Asbury Methodist Village. There are more likely minor effects coming from the multi-family communities to the north and east. Please also be aware that there is a decent amount of foot traffic through the neighborhood from the adjacent middle school. As a former resident and occasional visitor, it is a relatively quiet and safe place to live as long as you are open to the changing demographics.

[filmsniffer]

If this townhouse is in the Audubon Square, it's okay. Quite a bit of shady immigrants, though. But no real issues. Many do not follow trash rules! Most people in that subdivision have multiple residents or cars, resulting in a very crowded Fall brook Street when parking are permitted.

If this is in Federal Ct, avoid at all costs!

[larisa727]

Hey Antar --- I am in the middle of a property search and saw your post about the Girard Street area. Did you ultimately decide to move to that area? And if so, do you and your wife feel comfortable there. I have lived in a fairly rural area for the last 15 years or so and realize that I would be in for a lot of changes --- just trying to get a feel for how drastic those changes might be . Many thanks in advance for any information and/or suggestions!