Is Apple Grove safe?
Temple Hills, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Apple Grove as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Apple Grove
“Go with care. Apple Grove is a quiet, primarily residential suburban enclave in Prince George's County with solid middle-class homeownership. While the residential streets themselves are generally peaceful, visitors should exercise standard urban awareness, particularly along surrounding commercial corridors and major arterial roads after dark.”
Prince George's County police have maintained increased patrols along nearby commercial corridors in Temple Hills to address regional auto theft and vehicle break-in trends.
About the area
Apple Grove is a well-established residential neighborhood in Temple Hills featuring single-family homes, modest subdivisions, and quiet cul-de-sacs. It is predominantly a commuter community located just outside the Capital Beltway, bordered by rolling green spaces and nearby Henson Creek Park. It offers little commercial bustle within its immediate borders, functioning mostly as a quiet suburban pocket.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Apple Grove
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 32/100
Bike-share stations are not present in the immediate neighborhood, but cyclists can access the paved multi-use Henson Creek Trail nearby for recreational riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High homeownership rate with well-maintained single-family yards and low housing vacancy
- Stable middle-class median household income exceeding $85,000
- Close proximity to Henson Creek Trail and regional park systems
- Relatively low violent crime rates within the interior residential streets
Cons
- Car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining within the subdivision
- Spillover property crime and auto theft from nearby major transit and commercial corridors
- Limited street lighting and lack of continuous sidewalks on some connecting arterial roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Apple Grove, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near major bus stops along Allentown Road and Branch Avenue.
What Apple Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute to work and school, making it very safe for morning walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with low street activity and generally safe neighborhood streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Residential areas remain calm, though reduced street lighting on certain side streets calls for standard vigilance.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are deserted and quiet; violent incidents within the interior are rare, but staying alert for property and vehicle theft is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by WMATA (Metrobus) and Prince George's County TheBus; the nearest Metrorail station is Branch Ave (Green Line), roughly a 10-minute drive or connecting bus ride away on routes like the 30 or H12.
Street parking is generally unrestricted, abundant, and free on residential roads, with ample private driveways across the neighborhood.
Things to do in Apple Grove
- Walk or jog along the scenic wooded pathways of the nearby Henson Creek Trail
- Enjoy outdoor sports and picnic areas at Temple Hills Local Park
- Visit the nearby Rosecroft Raceway for seasonal entertainment and community events
Local favorites
- Topolino · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (1240)Longstanding local staple serving hearty Italian pasta dishes and classic pizza in a cozy setting.
- Silvestre Chicken · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.4★ (890)Popular neighborhood spot known for flavorful charcoal-rotisserie chicken and traditional sides.
- HalfSmoke Express · American / Soul Food · 4.1★ (310)Casual eatery dishing out D.C.-style half smokes, brunch fare, and comfort sides.
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.