Is Colebrooke safe?
Temple Hills, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Colebrooke as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Colebrooke
“Go with care. Colebrooke is primarily a residential suburban community that is generally manageable during daylight hours, but visitors should stay alert after dark due to elevated property and violent crime rates in the broader Temple Hills and border corridor. It lacks major tourist attractions, so visits are usually purposeful rather than exploratory.”
Recent regional coverage in Prince George's County highlights ongoing law enforcement initiatives targeting vehicle theft, carjackings, and retail area property crimes along the Branch Avenue corridor.
About the area
Colebrooke is an established residential neighborhood in Temple Hills, Maryland, situated just minutes from the Washington, D.C. border. The area features a mix of mid-century single-family homes, townhouses, and nearby commercial strip malls along major arterials. It functions largely as a working-class commuter enclave with suburban road layouts.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
- Commuter-Focused
Walking and biking in Colebrooke
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 35/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse along Colebrooke's roadways, but cyclists can access the scenic paved Henson Creek Trail a short ride to the south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established residential streets with mature trees and modest single-family homes
- Close highway and roadway access to Washington, D.C. and I-495 Capital Beltway
- Higher homeownership stability on interior residential blocks compared to nearby arterial corridors
Cons
- Elevated rates of motor vehicle theft, opportunistic property crime, and nearby violent crime incidents
- Car-dependent street layout with minimal pedestrian infrastructure and limited lighting on side streets
- Commercial strip centers nearby experience occasional loitering and localized crime issues
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks of Colebrooke, though occasional individuals experiencing homelessness or panhandling can be observed near major intersections and commercial retail strip centers along Branch Avenue and St. Barnabas Road.
What Colebrooke is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and quiet as residents commute to work, feeling generally safe for walking pets or jogging on interior streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons see steady traffic on nearby connector roads, maintaining a normal suburban rhythm with typical situational awareness recommended.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly at dusk; residential streets become very quiet while activity concentrates around commercial plazas where extra alertness is advised.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights carry an increased risk of property crime, trespassing, and vehicle theft; walking alone after dark is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
WMATA operates Metrobus routes (such as the H12 and C12) providing connections throughout Temple Hills, with the nearest rail access at Naylor Road and Southern Avenue Metrorail stations on the Green Line roughly 5-10 minutes away by car or bus.
Parking is readily available and free throughout the neighborhood, primarily via residential driveways, curbside street parking, and open parking lots at local shopping plazas.
Things to do in Colebrooke
- Explore the walking trails and open athletic fields at nearby Marlow Heights Community Center
- Browse regional shopping and local goods at the Shops at Iverson and Marlow Heights Shopping Center
- Visit the nearby Henson Creek Trail for outdoor recreation and paved multi-use paths
Local favorites
- Topolino · Italian Restaurant · 4.1★ (1150)Longstanding local staple known for generous portions of pasta, pizza, and Italian-American comfort dishes.
- Taste of the Caribbean · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.2★ (320)Popular casual spot serving authentic jerk chicken, oxtail, curry goat, and classic Caribbean sides.
- Horace & Dickies Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.0★ (480)Famed local joint known for deep-fried fish platters, crab cakes, and classic soul food sides.
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.