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Is Clinton Woods safe?

Clinton, Maryland · safety score updated nightly

75out of 100

Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.

VibeLoco rates Clinton Woods as “Go, stay aware”.

Gogo's take on Clinton Woods

“Go. Clinton Woods is a quiet, established suburban residential community with low violent crime and a strong middle-class foundation. While visitors have little reason to stay directly in the subdivision unless visiting family, it is safe to navigate by car day or night.”

About the area

Clinton Woods is a single-family residential neighborhood tucked into Clinton, Maryland, characterized by manicured lawns, mature trees, and classic mid-to-late 20th-century homes. It is a predominantly owner-occupied, car-oriented suburb situated close to Joint Base Andrews and the Branch Avenue commercial corridor.

  • Quiet Suburb
  • Car-Dependent
  • Family-Friendly
  • Sprawling Residential

Walking and biking in Clinton Woods

Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 24/100

There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share stations in Clinton Woods; cycling is largely confined to residential streets and the paved paths at nearby Cosca Regional Park.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • High rate of homeownership and solid household incomes well above national averages provide strong residential stability.
  • Very low incidence of random violent crime within the interior residential streets.
  • Convenient driving access to nearby regional amenities like Louise F. Cosca Regional Park and Joint Base Andrews.

Cons

  • Opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins and package theft occasionally impact the area.
  • Extremely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining options inside the neighborhood.
  • Adjoining commercial thoroughfares on Route 5 (Branch Avenue) experience higher rates of commercial retail theft and traffic incidents.

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a presence inside Clinton Woods. Occasional panhandling occurs along the commercial retail centers on Route 5/Branch Avenue, but there are no encampments in the immediate area.

What Clinton Woods is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and serene with neighborhood residents commuting, walking dogs, or waiting at school bus stops.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Low-traffic and calm, feeling very safe for outdoor yard work or a stroll through the subdivision.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Quiet residential winding-down period with families returning home and minimal street activity.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Very dark and silent with minimal streetlighting in spots; safe overall, though standard vigilance against property theft is advised.

Transit, parking and getting around

Public transit within the subdivision is limited; Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA Metrobus routes (such as the C12 and Route 30/32) operate on surrounding arterials. The nearest Metrorail hub is Branch Avenue Station (Green Line), approximately a 12-minute drive to the north.

Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with wide private driveways and unrestricted, free curb parking throughout the neighborhood.

Things to do in Clinton Woods

  • Tour the historic Surratt House Museum located just minutes north in central Clinton.
  • Explore the extensive hiking trails, lake, and nature center at nearby Louise F. Cosca Regional Park.
  • Shop for fresh produce, handmade pies, and seasonal flowers at Miller Farms down on Piscataway Road.

Local favorites

  • Miller Farms · Farm Market & Bakery · 4.7★ (2600)
    A long-running family farm market beloved for homemade ice cream, fresh baked goods, and seasonal pick-your-own produce.
  • Surratt House Museum · History Museum · 4.6★ (280)
    A preserved 1852 tavern and home detailing Civil War history and the Lincoln assassination conspiracy.
  • Topolino Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1450)
    A local staple serving classic Italian pasta dishes, veal entrees, and hearty pizzas in a vintage setting.

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.