Is Edgewood safe?
Beltsville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Edgewood as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Edgewood
“Go with care. Edgewood in Beltsville is a quiet, mixed residential and commercial suburb that is largely safe for daily activities. Violent crime is relatively low, though typical suburban property offenses like vehicle break-ins require basic vigilance around commercial corridors and apartment lots.”
Recent regional police reports note periodic vehicle break-ins and property thefts around commercial strips along the Route 1 corridor.
About the area
Edgewood is a suburban pocket in Beltsville characterized by modest single-family homes, garden apartment complexes, and proximity to major thoroughfares. It serves as a working-class residential neighborhood adjacent to the USDA Agricultural Research Center and neighboring College Park.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Edgewood
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There is no local bike-share program, and on-road bike infrastructure is limited, though the Little Paint Branch Trail offers off-street trail connections slightly south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Suburban residential blocks are generally peaceful with stable homeownership
- Median household income in Beltsville exceeds $85,000, supporting community stability
- Close proximity to federal employment centers and agricultural green space
- Accessible highway connectivity via I-95, the Capital Beltway, and US-1
Cons
- Higher risk of vehicle-related theft in multi-family parking areas and retail plazas
- Fast-moving vehicle traffic and sparse crosswalks create hazards for pedestrians along US-1
- Limited street lighting on some residential side streets after dark
- Pockets of localized property crime along commercial corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not prominent in the residential tracts, though occasional panhandling occurs near retail centers and bus stops along Route 1.
What Edgewood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents commute to work and school buses circulate through the subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with moderate commercial activity along the main roads, feeling secure for visitors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally quiet in the residential blocks, though caution is recommended in darker commercial parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone along major thoroughfares or isolated parking complexes is discouraged.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by Prince George's County TheBus (Route 17) and WMATA Metrobus (routes 86 and 89M), connecting to the Greenbelt Metro/MARC Station located roughly 2.5 miles south.
Street parking is generally free and abundant throughout residential areas, and strip malls provide spacious complimentary parking lots.
Things to do in Edgewood
- Visit the historical grounds and farm views surrounding the adjacent USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, sports fields, and community events at Beltsville Community Center Park
- Explore diverse international dining options along the Baltimore Avenue (US-1) commercial stretch
Local favorites
- Spicknall's Farm Market · Produce Market · 4.6★ (460)Longstanding local institution offering fresh regional produce, seasonal plants, and baked goods.
- Three Brothers Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (540)Longtime community staple serving classic New York-style pizza, calzones, and pasta dishes.
- El Gran Charro · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (390)Casual neighborhood destination for hearty Mexican and Salvadoran fare.
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.