Is Cherrywood safe?
Laurel, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Cherrywood as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Cherrywood
“Go. Cherrywood is a standard, quiet suburban residential community in Prince George's County that is safe for visitors and residents alike. While routine suburban awareness is advised regarding vehicle property crime, violent crime within the residential enclave remains low.”
Local police have routinely addressed isolated vehicle break-ins and catalytic converter thefts common along the surrounding Laurel transit corridors.
About the area
Cherrywood is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood in Laurel characterized by tree-lined streets, townhome communities, and single-family houses. It sits just off major transit corridors, offering convenient access to local shopping plazas along Route 1 and nearby community parks.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Cherrywood
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share hubs in the immediate neighborhood, but quiet residential streets provide easy connections toward the Laurel Lakes multi-use pathways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Quiet residential streets with solid homeownership and stable property upkeep.
- Low violent crime rate within the residential interior compared to regional county averages.
- Convenient access to regional parks, community facilities, and Route 1 amenities.
Cons
- Occasional property crime, primarily vehicle break-ins and package thefts.
- Car-dependent infrastructure with limited direct pedestrian access to dining hubs.
- Adjacent major commercial roadways occasionally experience spillover retail theft.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent inside the residential core of Cherrywood, though occasional panhandling occurs near major commercial intersections along Route 1.
What Cherrywood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents walking dogs, jogging, and commuting to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and low-traffic throughout the neighborhood streets, feeling very secure.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally serene as families return home, with standard ambient residential lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and largely deserted; while safe, low pedestrian activity suggests keeping to well-lit areas.
Transit, parking and getting around
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrobus routes and Prince George's County TheBus serve nearby arteries such as Cherry Lane and Route 1, while the Laurel MARC Train Station is roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Free and ample parking is available throughout residential streets, alongside private driveways and dedicated townhouse lot parking.
Things to do in Cherrywood
- Take a walk or jog along the quiet neighborhood loops and nearby Roland B. Sweitzer Community Park.
- Stroll around the lakeside trail and enjoy scenic views at nearby Laurel Lakes.
- Browse retail shops and dine at the Towne Centre at Laurel along Route 1.
Local favorites
- Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.4★ (3200)Popular local staple famed for Peruvian charcoal-roasted chicken and hearty Latin sides.
- Mid Atlantic Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.2★ (2150)Casual counter-serve spot known for fried fish platters, crab cakes, and Southern sides.
- Red Sky Steak & Pasta · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (410)Relaxed neighborhood eatery serving steaks, seafood pasta, and classic 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.