Is Camp Springs safe?
Clinton, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Camp Springs as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Camp Springs
“Go with care. While primarily a stable, middle-class suburban community adjacent to Joint Base Andrews, visitors should remain aware of property crime and occasional commercial corridor incidents along major arterials. Sticking to daylight hours for routine errands and keeping vehicles locked will ensure a trouble-free visit.”
County-wide initiatives have targeted recurring vehicle thefts and retail theft along the Branch Avenue and Allentown Road commercial corridors.
About the area
Camp Springs and neighboring Clinton are sprawling, car-dependent suburban communities in Prince George's County defined by residential subdivisions, shopping centers, and proximity to Joint Base Andrews. The area features a mix of mid-century single-family homes, military families, and commuting professionals working throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Military Adjacent
- Residential Enclave
Walking and biking in Camp Springs
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse along major routes like Route 5, though nearby regional parks like Louise F. Cosca offer paved recreational multi-use paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High rate of homeownership and solid median household incomes exceeding $95,000
- Strong military and veteran community presence linked to Joint Base Andrews
- Direct Metro access at Branch Avenue Station connecting into Washington, D.C.
Cons
- Elevated rates of vehicle break-ins and auto theft around commercial parking lots
- Heavily car-dependent layout with high-speed traffic corridors on MD-5 and Route 337
- Pockets of elevated property crime near major strip malls after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is generally low in residential sections, with occasional individuals panhandling near major intersections, highway off-ramps, and commercial centers along Branch Avenue.
What Camp Springs is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and quiet with residents commuting and military personnel heading to the base; pedestrian safety is limited mostly by fast vehicular traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy along retail strips on Allentown Road and Branch Avenue, generally safe for errands with standard situational awareness.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial plazas remain well-lit and populated until mid-evening, while quiet residential streets see minimal foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Strip mall parking lots become desolate and require heightened caution due to sporadic property crime; residential cul-de-sacs remain peaceful.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Branch Avenue Metro Station serves as the southern terminus of the Green Line, operated by WMATA, supported by Prince George's County TheBus and Metrobus regional routes.
Parking is abundant and almost entirely free across shopping plazas, residential neighborhoods, and community facilities, with paid commuter parking available at Branch Avenue Metro station.
Things to do in Camp Springs
- Tour the historic Surratt House Museum to learn about 19th-century local history and Civil War connections
- Explore the nature trails, planetarium, and live animal exhibits at nearby Watkins Regional Park and Cosca Regional Park
- Catch an aviation spectacle or community day near Joint Base Andrews
Local favorites
- Topolino · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (1150)Long-running community staple serving classic Italian dishes, pizza, and banquet dining.
- Mama Stella's Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (820)Cozy, enduring eatery known for homestyle pasta plates and nostalgic European decor.
- Southern Cross Jamaican Restaurant · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.3★ (460)Popular local counter-serve spot offering generous portions of jerk chicken, oxtail, and curries.
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.