Is Brookside Manor safe?
Hyattsville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Brookside Manor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Brookside Manor
“Go with care. Brookside Manor is primarily a residential and suburban enclave within greater Hyattsville that is generally calm during the daytime. Visitors should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly after dark and near busy commercial corridors or transit access points.”
Recent regional policing initiatives in Prince George's County have focused on reducing vehicle thefts and opportunistic property crimes along major transit corridors.
About the area
Brookside Manor is a quiet, working-class residential neighborhood nestled in the Hyattsville and Chillum area of Prince George's County. Characterized by modest single-family homes and low-rise garden apartments, it offers convenient proximity to Washington, D.C., and the University of Maryland.
- Suburban
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Brookside Manor
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 62/100
Good access to the paved Northwest Branch Anacostia River Trail network, though Capital Bikeshare stations are somewhat sparse in the immediate interior neighborhood.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Residential streets are generally quiet during daytime hours
- Moderate household stability with established working-class homeowners and families
- Close proximity to the Northwest Branch Anacostia River Trail and regional parks
- Quick transit access to downtown D.C. and Silver Spring
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle break-ins are elevated in shared parking lots and along nearby thoroughfares
- Pockets of lower median income and higher rental turnover compared to northern county suburbs
- Street lighting can be uneven on secondary residential side streets
- Occasional spillover incidents near major bus stops and transit junctions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the immediate residential subdivisions, though occasional individuals experiencing homelessness or panhandling may be seen near major intersections and transit hubs along East-West Highway.
What Brookside Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with commuters walking to bus stops or driving out to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm neighborhood feel with standard residential activity and school transit.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet along residential streets, though caution is recommended near commercial strip malls and bus plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone late at night is not recommended due to sporadic property crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Served by Prince George's County TheBus (Routes 16 and 18) and WMATA Metrobus routes connecting directly to West Hyattsville and Prince George's Plaza Metro stations on the Green Line, roughly 1 to 1.5 miles away.
Residential street parking is typically readily available and free, though some apartment communities require tenant permits; commercial plazas offer free surface lots.
Things to do in Brookside Manor
- Jog or cycle along the scenic Northwest Branch Trail
- Explore local Latin American and Caribbean markets along nearby Riggs Road
- Spend an afternoon relaxing at nearby Lane Manor Community Park
Local favorites
- Taqueria Tres Reyes · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (320)Authentic, unfussy taqueria known for flavorful street tacos and fresh pupusas.
- El Rodeo Restaurant · Latin American Restaurant · 4.1★ (460)Popular local eatery serving generous portions of Salvadoran and Tex-Mex favorites.
- Mid Atlantic Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.2★ (1150)Casual counter-service stop offering fried fish, crab cakes, and classic soul food 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.