Is Contee safe?
Laurel, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Contee as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Contee
“Go. Contee is a secure suburban corridor in southern Laurel characterized by modern subdivisions and steady residential stability. Violent crime is rare, though visitors should exercise normal suburban awareness regarding parked vehicles around retail centers.”
Local news typically centers on commercial development and traffic management projects along Contee Road and the Route 1 corridor, with occasional isolated reports of property theft in commercial parking lots.
About the area
Contee is an evolving suburban district in Laurel positioned along Contee Road between US Route 1 and I-95. The neighborhood offers a mix of townhome communities, established garden apartments, and retail strips catering to regional commuters.
- Suburban
- Commuter-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Contee
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 41/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited along main thoroughfares, though recreational riders can connect to trail networks in nearby Fairland Regional Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than regional metropolitan averages
- Solid economic base with median household incomes exceeding regional averages and low poverty rates
- Close proximity to major regional employment centers along the Fort Meade and I-95 corridors
Cons
- Routine suburban property crime including retail shoplifting and vehicle break-ins near shopping plazas
- Car-centric arterial road layout that makes pedestrian navigation challenging
- Traffic congestion during peak commute hours along Contee Road and Route 1
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low throughout the residential neighborhoods, with only occasional panhandling observed near high-traffic intersections on Route 1.
What Contee is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe, filled with steady commuter traffic heading toward regional highways.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons are active and secure with standard errand traffic around local shopping centers and schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings remain safe and quiet across residential tracts, though situational awareness is advised in commercial plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are generally peaceful with minimal foot traffic, though poorly lit parking lots near US-1 warrant caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Local bus service is provided by Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA Metrobus routes, while the Muirkirk MARC commuter train station is located roughly two miles south along Route 1.
Parking is abundant and free in strip mall plazas, business surface lots, and residential driveways, with no metered street parking.
Things to do in Contee
- Shop and dine at the neighboring Corridor Marketplace shopping center
- Enjoy hiking trails and sports fields at nearby Fairland Regional Park
- Visit the historic downtown Laurel district and Laurel Museum located just to the north
Local favorites
- T&J Waffles · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.6★ (520)Popular local favorite known for sweet and savory Belgian waffle sandwiches and breakfast fare.
- Mango Cafe · Venezuelan Restaurant · 4.5★ (480)Casual, vibrant dining spot serving authentic Venezuelan arepas, empanadas, and fresh juices.
- First Mile Cycle Works · Bicycle Shop · 4.9★ (110)Independent full-service bike shop offering repairs, gear, and custom builds.
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.