Is Cheverly safe?
Landover, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Cheverly as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Cheverly
“Go. Cheverly is a quiet, leafy, and established residential enclave with an active municipal police department and notably low violent crime rates. While caution is appropriate around nearby commercial highway corridors and transit perimeters after dark, the residential core is peaceful and very safe for visitors.”
Local police reports periodically highlight regional vehicle break-in sprees along perimeter roads, prompting active town patrols and neighborhood watch initiatives.
About the area
Cheverly is an incorporated historic town in Prince George's County featuring wooded hills, mid-century brick homes, and a strong sense of community. Situated just outside Washington, D.C., it offers a quiet suburban atmosphere distinct from the denser commercial corridors that border it.
- Suburban Enclave
- Tree-Lined / Leafy
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Cheverly
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 36/100
Cheverly's steep hills and lack of dedicated bike lanes make casual road cycling challenging, though the Anacostia River Trail network is accessible just west at Bladensburg Waterfront Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Dedicated Cheverly Police Department provides responsive municipal patrols resulting in low violent crime.
- High homeownership rate exceeding 80% and median household income well above county averages.
- Well-kept residential streets with low traffic volumes and numerous neighborhood parks.
Cons
- Susceptible to opportunistic property crimes like vehicle tampering along boundary corridors.
- Virtually no retail or dining within the town interior, requiring trips into adjacent areas.
- Perimeter zones near the industrial rail corridor and Route 50 can feel isolated at night.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low within the residential town. Isolated instances of panhandling or unhoused individuals are occasionally observed near the Cheverly Metro station plaza and adjacent Route 202 retail strips.
What Cheverly is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and heading to the local Metro station.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and residential, with neighborhood parks and playgrounds seeing light family use.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe for walking around residential blocks, though street lighting is soft and suburban.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are deserted and quiet; violent crime is rare, but standard suburban nighttime caution applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
WMATA provides rail transit via the Cheverly Metro Station (Orange Line) on the southern edge of town, complemented by Prince George's County TheBus Route 18 and Metrobus routes F8 and F13.
Street parking is generally free and accessible throughout residential areas, though select blocks close to the Metro require town resident permits; the Cheverly Metro station features daily commuter parking.
Things to do in Cheverly
- Explore the shaded walking paths and community sports courts at Cheverly Town Park.
- Browse regional produce, baked goods, and local crafts at the seasonal Cheverly Community Market.
- Take a nature walk through Euclid Woods to view native plants and woodland wildlife.
Local favorites
- Cheverly Community Market · Farmers Market · 4.8★ (65)A bi-weekly community hub offering local artisanal foods, fresh produce, and live music.
- Pollo Sabroso · Latin American Restaurant · 4.3★ (340)A popular counter-serve eatery near the town line serving Peruvian charcoal chicken and pupusas.
- Copper Canyon Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Nearby Landover staple featuring wood-fired rotisserie chicken and hearty American entrees.
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.