Is Ardwick safe?
Lanham, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Ardwick as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Ardwick
“Go with care. Ardwick is a largely quiet, mixed industrial and residential enclave with convenient access to regional transit hubs, though surrounding commercial strips and transit corridors see sporadic property crime. Visitors will find little tourist appeal, but day-to-day safety is typical of inner Prince George's County suburbs.”
Local police continue routine patrols and targeted enforcement around major transit and arterial corridors following periodic reports of car break-ins and package thefts in the broader Lanham-New Carrollton area.
About the area
Ardwick is a quiet suburban and light-industrial pocket located just east of the New Carrollton transit hub in Prince George's County, Maryland. The area features modest mid-century single-family homes, apartment communities, and commercial business parks bounded by major rail corridors and highways.
- Suburban / Industrial
- Car-Dependent
- Commuter Hub Adjacent
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Ardwick
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 32/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is minimal, with no major bikeshare stations in the immediate neighborhood, though nearby connections exist toward the Anacostia River Trail system further west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Solid middle-income economic base with median household income in the Lanham area exceeding $85,000
- High rates of vehicle ownership and excellent highway access via US-50 and the Capital Beltway (I-495)
- Established, relatively quiet residential side streets away from major thoroughfares
Cons
- Elevated property crime rates, particularly vehicle theft and break-ins near transit parking and industrial zones
- Lack of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure with disconnected sidewalks along major corridors like Ardwick-Ardmore Road
- Pockets of industrial traffic and isolated roads with reduced visibility after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the residential core of Ardwick, though occasional individuals or panhandling can be observed around major shopping plazas and the New Carrollton transit terminal.
What Ardwick is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with early morning commuters and industrial workforce traffic, generally feeling very safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Steady flow of delivery vehicles and local residents, with low safety concerns in residential sections.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm as commercial activities wind down, though foot traffic drops off sharply and caution is advised along unlit corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with sparse activity; walking alone along arterial roads or near industrial parks is not recommended due to limited foot traffic and potential property crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by WMATA Metrobus (routes like F14 and G14) and TheBus (Prince George's County). The New Carrollton Metrorail (Orange Line), MARC Penn Line, and Amtrak station is roughly 1 mile west of the neighborhood.
Parking is readily available and generally free on residential side streets and in private commercial lots, with paid garage and surface parking available at the New Carrollton Metro station for around $5-$9 daily.
Things to do in Ardwick
- Catch an Amtrak, MARC commuter rail, or Metrorail train from the nearby New Carrollton Transportation Center
- Enjoy outdoor recreational fields and walking paths at nearby Ardmore Park
- Explore diverse international dining options along the Annapolis Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Highway corridors
Local favorites
- Jerry's Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Famed regional spot known for its signature all-jumbo-lump 'Crab Bomb' and classic Maryland seafood fare.
- 2Fifty Texas BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.7★ (1420)Highly acclaimed craft barbecue joint serving slow-smoked brisket, ribs, and house-made sausages just minutes away.
- Kupcakes & Co. · Bakery · 4.6★ (380)Charming local bakery offering custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and sweet treats.
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.