Is Duckettsville safe?
Glenn Dale, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Duckettsville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Duckettsville
“Go. Duckettsville in Glenn Dale is a safe, quiet suburban community characterized by manicured yards, high homeownership, and very low violent crime. Visitors will find peaceful surroundings, though a car is necessary due to the spread-out residential layout.”
About the area
Duckettsville is an established, residential enclave within the unincorporated community of Glenn Dale, Maryland. It features spacious single-family homes surrounded by mature trees and parklands, offering a tranquil environment within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
- Suburban / Leafy
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Duckettsville
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Local residential streets lack designated bike lanes, but cyclists have easy access to the WB&A Trail for off-street paved riding across the county.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and county averages
- Strong socioeconomic stability with Glenn Dale median household incomes exceeding $120,000
- High rates of owner-occupied housing with minimal residential vacancy
Cons
- Suburban layout lacks continuous pedestrian sidewalks and uniform street lighting
- Car dependency makes accessing retail and dining difficult without a personal vehicle
- Occasional isolated property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Duckettsville, with no encampments or panhandling present in this strictly residential area.
What Duckettsville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet, with commuters leaving for work and residents walking dogs along residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and serene, with occasional delivery vehicles and school bus activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential; walking is safe, though reflective gear is recommended due to limited streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet; exceptionally low risk of disturbance or personal crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA Metrobus routes on nearby arteries like MD-450; the New Carrollton Metro/MARC/Amtrak station is roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with generous private driveways and unrestricted curbside parking throughout neighborhood streets.
Things to do in Duckettsville
- Hike, run, or bike along the scenic paved WB&A (Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis) Recreational Trail nearby
- Tour the historic Marietta House Museum to explore Prince George's County 19th-century history
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, ballfields, and playgrounds at the Glenn Dale Community Center
Local favorites
- Deli Italiano - Glenn Dale · Pizza & Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (380)A popular local strip-mall fixture serving authentic pizzas, subs, calzones, and pasta dishes.
- Marietta House Museum · Historical Landmark & Museum · 4.7★ (125)A historic Federal-style brick home offering guided educational tours and community cultural events.
- Old Bowie Town Grille · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.3★ (920)A relaxed nearby gathering spot offering classic pub fare, craft beers, and live music.
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.