Is Dodge Park safe?
Landover, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Dodge Park as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Dodge Park
“Go with care. Dodge Park is primarily a settled residential suburban enclave where daytime visits to friends or neighborhood parks are straightforward, but elevated countywide rates of property crime and vehicle theft require common-sense precautions. Late-night foot travel along surrounding commercial corridors is best avoided.”
Prince George's County Police have maintained targeted patrols in the broader Landover sector to curb vehicle-related property crimes and opportunistic robberies near commercial corridors.
About the area
Dodge Park is a mid-century residential community located in Landover, Maryland, within Prince George's County. It features modest single-family brick homes, tree-lined side streets, and proximity to major commuter routes like Route 50 and the Capital Beltway.
- Suburban Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century Homes
- Quiet Streets
Walking and biking in Dodge Park
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Dedicated bike-share stations and protected bike lanes are absent in the immediate area; cycling is generally limited to low-speed neighborhood streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established single-family residential core with long-term homeowners and community stability
- Convenient access to major highway corridors (US-50, I-495) and regional transit connections
- Close proximity to Prince George's County recreation centers and community park facilities
Cons
- Elevated rates of property crime, auto theft, and vehicle break-ins compared to national medians
- Very limited retail or dining options within immediate walking distance
- Inconsistent street lighting on some residential secondary streets after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rarely observed in the residential core of Dodge Park, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers may be seen near high-traffic commercial intersections along Landover Road.
What Dodge Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and quiet with residents commuting and school buses running through the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain low-key and peaceful throughout the interior residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are generally quiet within the residential blocks, though situational awareness is recommended around bus stops and boundary roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights feature very little foot traffic and carry an elevated risk of opportunistic property and vehicle-related crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
WMATA provides bus connections (including routes F14 and A12) connecting the neighborhood to the Landover and Cheverly stations on the Washington Metro Orange Line, located roughly 1.5 to 2 miles away.
Street parking on residential roads is free, unmetered, and generally easy to find, with most single-family properties also offering private driveways.
Things to do in Dodge Park
- Utilize the outdoor courts, playground, and green space at Dodge Park Community Center
- Attend sporting events or fitness programs at the nearby Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex
- Catch a community theater performance or concert at the historic Prince George's Publick Playhouse in neighboring Cheverly
Local favorites
- Three Brothers Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (750)Longstanding local favorite serving traditional New York-style pizza, hearty pasta platters, and hot subs.
- Pollo Campero · Latin American Restaurant · 4.2★ (1150)Bustling fast-casual restaurant celebrated for its Central American-style fried and grilled chicken.
- Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.4★ (2100)Popular regional eatery renowned for flavorful charcoal-rotisserie chicken, plantains, and yellow sauce.
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.