Is Brandywine Heights safe?
Brandywine, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Brandywine Heights as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Brandywine Heights
“Go. Brandywine Heights is a tranquil, affluent residential enclave in southern Prince George's County characterized by very low crime rates. It is exceptionally safe for visitors, though you will need a car to reach any amenities or attractions.”
Local law enforcement continues routine patrols addressing isolated vehicle tampering incidents along the southern Prince George's highway corridors, but violent incidents remain rare.
About the area
Brandywine Heights is a quiet, low-density suburban community featuring spacious single-family homes, cul-de-sacs, and mature greenery. It provides a peaceful retreat from denser urban areas while offering easy vehicular access to retail centers and nearby regional parks.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Spacious Lots
Walking and biking in Brandywine Heights
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated cycling paths connecting the neighborhood, though subdivision streets accommodate casual neighborhood biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader county and national averages
- Affluent economic profile with high homeownership rates exceeding 85% and median household incomes over $130,000
- Very low street-level congestion and peaceful residential setting
Cons
- Extreme car dependency requiring driving for all daily errands and dining
- Poor pedestrian infrastructure along bordering connector roads
- Occasional opportunistic property crime such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a presence in this residential neighborhood, with occasional isolated panhandling only seen miles away at major commercial strip intersections along US-301.
What Brandywine Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe as residents commute and walk pets through the neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are serene with low traffic and excellent safety throughout the subdivision.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are quiet and relaxed with minimal street activity outside of returning commuters.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are dark and very quiet with no safety concerns beyond poor street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Prince George's County 'TheBus' Route 36 and MTA commuter buses operate along Route 301, while the nearest Metrorail station (Branch Avenue, Green Line) is roughly 14 miles north.
Parking is completely free and easy with spacious private driveways and abundant, unmetered street parking on residential roads.
Things to do in Brandywine Heights
- Hike, ride horses, or camp among the woodlands of nearby Cedarville State Forest
- Sample local Maryland wines and relax in the countryside at Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards
- Browse shops and casual dining options at the Brandywine Crossing commercial hub
Local favorites
- Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards · Winery · 4.7★ (340)Scenic farm winery offering tastings of handcrafted Maryland wines, picnic grounds, and weekend events.
- Romano Vineyard & Winery · Winery · 4.8★ (190)Intimate boutique vineyard featuring estate-grown varietals and outdoor tasting experiences.
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen · American Restaurant · 4.1★ (3850)Popular sit-down dining spot at Brandywine Crossing serving American comfort fare and signature cocktails.
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.