Is Chillum Manor safe?
Hyattsville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Chillum Manor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Chillum Manor
“Go with care. Chillum Manor is a largely quiet, residential enclave of mid-century single-family homes that is generally secure during daylight hours. While the neighborhood itself experiences relatively low violent crime, adjacent commercial corridors and transit hubs see elevated property crime, so routine urban awareness is recommended after dark.”
Prince George's County police have maintained increased patrols along neighboring transit and commercial corridors along Riggs Road to curb regional spikes in auto thefts.
About the area
Chillum Manor is an established suburban neighborhood located between Chillum and Hyattsville near the District of Columbia border. It features tree-lined residential streets, modest brick ranch homes, and convenient proximity to regional parks and shopping plazas.
- Suburban Enclave
- Residential
- Mid-Century
- Culturally Diverse
Walking and biking in Chillum Manor
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are situated near the West Hyattsville Metro and University Town Center, offering direct entry to the Sligo Creek and Northwest Branch multi-use trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential fabric composed predominantly of owner-occupied single-family homes.
- Very low violent crime on interior residential streets compared to broader regional averages.
- Quick access to the extensive Northwest Branch and Sligo Creek multi-use trail networks.
- Convenient access to diverse international dining options and local grocery markets.
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime, especially vehicle break-ins and catalytic converter thefts, affects parked cars.
- Spillover activity and pedestrian safety concerns along nearby commercial arterials like Riggs Road.
- Variable sidewalk connectivity and street lighting across some residential blocks.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within Chillum Manor's residential streets, though occasional panhandling and unhoused individuals are seen near major commercial shopping plazas along Riggs Road and East-West Highway.
What Chillum Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents walk dogs, jog, and head out on morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-friendly with standard neighborhood traffic and activity around local parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Streets quiet down significantly, remaining safe for a walk though lighting can be dim on some blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet, but low foot traffic and occasional vehicle prowling make driving preferable to walking alone.
Transit, parking and getting around
The area is served by WMATA Metrobus routes (like the F4 and R2) and Prince George's County TheBus, with the West Hyattsville Metro Station (Green Line) located approximately 1.5 miles away.
Residential street parking is readily available and unrestricted throughout the neighborhood, and commercial plazas offer free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Chillum Manor
- Recreate outdoors or picnic on the green spaces and athletic fields at nearby Lane Manor Park.
- Bike or jog along the scenic paved paths connecting into the Anacostia Tributary Trail System.
- Sample diverse Salvadoran, Mexican, and Caribbean cuisine at neighborhood eateries along Queens Chapel Road.
Local favorites
- Pupuseria La Familiar · Salvadoran Restaurant · 4.4★ (750)Beloved local establishment known for fresh, handmade pupusas and traditional Central American platters.
- Tacos 5 De Mayo · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (620)Unfussy neighborhood staple dishing up authentic street tacos, tortas, and fresh aguas frescas.
- Franklins · Brewpub · 4.5★ (2800)Vibrant nearby microbrewery and restaurant featuring craft ales, comfort food, and a quirky general store.
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.