Is Collington safe?
Bowie, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Collington as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Collington
“Go. Collington is a quiet, prosperous suburban community in Bowie with exceptionally low violent crime rates and well-maintained residential streets. Visitors will find a peaceful, family-oriented atmosphere, though a personal vehicle is essential for getting around.”
About the area
Collington is an upscale, residential subdivision and planned community area in southern Bowie, Maryland, characterized by manicured lawns, cul-de-sacs, and wooded green spaces. It serves primarily as a tranquil commuter haven for professionals working throughout Prince George's County and the greater Washington, D.C. metro area.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Sprawling Residential
Walking and biking in Collington
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations; biking is generally safe within internal subdivision streets but lacks dedicated protected bike lanes on surrounding high-speed arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to broader county averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $130,000 with poverty rates below 4%
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no walkable commercial districts
- Isolated residential layout with limited late-night commercial activity
- Occasional reports of opportunistic theft from unlocked vehicles
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Collington, with no encampments or panhandling present in the residential subdivisions.
What Collington is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and quiet with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out of the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented with light residential traffic and open, sunny streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and secure as commuters return home, though side streets are sparsely lit.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very safe, though darkness and quiet streets require standard nighttime awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is limited; Prince George's County 'TheBus' Route 21 and WMATA B21/B22 buses run along major nearby corridors, while the nearest commuter rail is the MARC Penn Line at Bowie State Station about 15 minutes away by car.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with virtually all homes featuring private driveways or garages, and free street parking readily available without meters.
Things to do in Collington
- Catch a minor league baseball game nearby at Prince George's Stadium, home of the Bowie Baysox
- Explore the walking paths and natural scenery along the Collington Branch Stream Valley Park
- Tour the historic Belair Mansion and Belair Stable Museum located just a short drive north
Local favorites
- Jerry's Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Renowned local dining establishment famous for its signature all-jumbo-lump Crab Bomb.
- Rip's Country Inn · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (2280)Longstanding local fixture offering classic American comfort fare, a deli counter, and bakery goods.
- TJ Elliott's · Italian-American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)Casual, family-friendly eatery serving pizza, pasta, ribs, and draft beer in a cozy 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.