Is Barnaby Manor Oaks safe?
Temple Hills, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Barnaby Manor Oaks as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Barnaby Manor Oaks
“Go with care. Barnaby Manor Oaks is a quiet, modest residential subdivision, but its proximity to busier commercial strips along Saint Barnabas Road means visitors should remain alert to surrounding property and vehicular crime. It is primarily a residential area with minimal visitor-oriented attractions, making standard suburban precautions advisable.”
Local news in the broader Temple Hills and Saint Barnabas Road corridor occasionally covers vehicle thefts and commercial area armed robberies, though residential blocks remain comparatively calm.
About the area
Barnaby Manor Oaks is an established mid-century residential community tucked into Temple Hills in Prince George's County, Maryland. Characterized by brick ramblers, split-levels, and tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a calm residential feel just outside the Washington, D.C. border. Visitors usually find themselves here visiting residents or traveling along nearby transit corridors.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century Homes
Walking and biking in Barnaby Manor Oaks
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 32/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes and Capital Bikeshare docks; the paved Henson Creek Trail is a short drive away for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable single-family residential character with high homeownership rates
- Close proximity to major D.C. commuting arteries like I-495 and Branch Avenue
- Quiet interior streets with minimal non-local traffic cut-through
- Well-maintained private yards and neighborhood pride among longtime residents
Cons
- Elevated rates of motor vehicle theft and property crime in the immediate Temple Hills area
- Virtually no walkable commercial amenities or dining within the residential subdivision
- Spillover crime concerns from commercial corridors on Saint Barnabas Road
- Lack of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure connecting to regional trails
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent within the residential streets of Barnaby Manor Oaks, though panhandling occasionally occurs near shopping plazas and major intersections along Saint Barnabas Road.
What Barnaby Manor Oaks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work; walking and jogging along residential roads feel secure.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and low-key with minimal foot traffic, though situational awareness is always good practice.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down; residential streets remain relatively safe, though dimly lit in some pockets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark with light street illumination; visitors should avoid walking alone and secure vehicles against theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA Metrobus along Saint Barnabas Road, connecting passengers to the Southern Avenue Metro Station (Green Line), which is about a 10-minute drive or bus ride away.
Street parking is generally free and readily accessible throughout the residential subdivision, with most homes featuring private driveways.
Things to do in Barnaby Manor Oaks
- Stroll the quiet residential loops of Barnaby Manor Oaks for a mid-century suburban walk
- Visit the nearby Henson Creek Trail for outdoor recreation and scenic paved pathway walking
- Explore local retail and dining spots along Saint Barnabas Road and nearby Iverson Mall
Local favorites
- Topolino · Italian Restaurant · 4.1★ (1150)Long-running neighborhood staple serving classic Italian pasta, pizza, and hearty entrees nearby on St Barnabas Rd.
- Catch 22 Seafood & Carryout · Seafood Restaurant · 4.2★ (340)Casual local carryout offering fried fish, crab cakes, wings, and hearty soul food sides.
- El Rodeo Restaurant · Salvadoran & Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (480)Down-home spot serving traditional pupusas, tacos, and Central American specialties.
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.