Is Dupont Heights safe?
Suitland, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Dupont Heights as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Dupont Heights
“Go with care. Dupont Heights is primarily a quiet, residential enclave of single-family homes and duplexes, but it sits directly adjacent to commercial corridors with elevated rates of property crime and gun violence. Visitors will find little tourist infrastructure and should exercise standard situational awareness, particularly after dark.”
Prince George's County police continue targeted patrols along nearby Pennsylvania Avenue and Silver Hill Road corridors to address localized carjackings and commercial property crimes.
About the area
Dupont Heights is an established residential neighborhood in unincorporated Prince George's County situated near the Washington, D.C. border and Pennsylvania Avenue. It features modest mid-century brick homes, tree-lined residential streets, and convenient highway access to the Capital Beltway and downtown D.C. While residential streets are generally calm, the broader Suitland corridor experiences higher-than-average crime rates.
- Residential
- Suburban Grid
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Dupont Heights
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no Capital Bikeshare stations directly in Dupont Heights, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce, requiring cyclists to share higher-speed arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established residential pocket with high homeownership rates compared to surrounding commercial strips
- Close proximity to the Suitland Federal Center and Capitol Hill commute routes
- Lower density and quieter neighborhood street grid than adjacent urban border zones
Cons
- Violent crime and property crime rates in the greater Suitland/Capitol Heights area exceed national averages
- Car break-ins and vehicle thefts are recurring concerns along main thoroughfares
- Limited neighborhood-level commercial amenities within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the strictly residential streets of Dupont Heights, but occasional panhandling occurs around nearby gas stations and shopping centers along Pennsylvania Avenue and Silver Hill Road.
What Dupont Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and subdued with residents commuting to work and school buses servicing neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Relatively quiet with light local traffic, feeling generally safe for walking dogs or visiting local parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly on residential streets; stick to well-lit blocks and remain mindful of surroundings.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted, and walking is not recommended due to increased risks of isolated property or violent incidents.
Transit, parking and getting around
WMATA Metrorail Green Line services are available at the Suitland Metro Station roughly 1.5 miles away, with connecting Prince George's County TheBus Route 24 and Metrobus routes (like the P12 and V14) running along border avenues.
Street parking is generally plentiful and free on residential blocks without meters, though private driveways are common throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Dupont Heights
- Explore the rare wetland ecosystem and pitcher plant flora at the nearby Suitland Bog Natural Area
- Take a short drive to the historic Cedar Hill Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in nearby Anacostia
- Enjoy community sports and playground facilities at Dupont Heights Park
Local favorites
- Topolino · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (1150)Longtime, classic family-style eatery on Pennsylvania Avenue known for hearty pizza, pasta, and baked Italian entrees.
- Silvestre Chicken · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)Popular casual spot nearby serving charcoal-rotisserie Peruvian chicken, fried plantains, and classic sides.
- Top Flight Sports Bar · Bar & Grill · 4.1★ (320)Neighborhood gathering place offering wings, classic pub fare, drinks, and televised sports.
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.