Is Eleven Cedars safe?
Beltsville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Eleven Cedars as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Eleven Cedars
“Go. Eleven Cedars is a quiet and stable suburban enclave where visitors will encounter virtually no street-level crime. Routine suburban situational awareness is sufficient, particularly when parking or walking near commercial arteries nearby.”
About the area
Eleven Cedars is an established, tree-lined residential community located in Beltsville, Prince George's County. Characterized by mid-century single-family homes and quiet neighborhood roads, it offers a peaceful base adjacent to regional parks and federal research facilities.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Eleven Cedars
Walk score: 31/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no bike-share docks inside the subdivision, but recreational cyclists have nearby access to the paved Little Paint Branch Trail system connecting to regional trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to county and regional averages
- High homeownership rate with stable, well-tended single-family properties
- Convenient access to major commuter corridors (I-95, Route 1) and scientific research campuses
Cons
- High car dependency with virtually no immediate walkable commercial amenities
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses like vehicle break-ins along nearby peripheral roads
- Limited sidewalk infrastructure along older residential interior roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor within the residential blocks of Eleven Cedars, with isolated panhandling limited to busy commercial strip mall entrances on Route 1.
What Eleven Cedars is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and departing for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with minimal street traffic and safe, relaxed residential conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm as neighbors return home; streets remain safe for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with very little foot traffic, presenting minimal crime risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA bus lines running along Powder Mill Road and Route 1, with the Greenbelt Metro (Green Line) and Muirkirk MARC stations about a 10-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy, consisting of private driveways and abundant, free on-street curb parking with no metered spaces or permit restrictions.
Things to do in Eleven Cedars
- Take a nature walk or jog along the scenic Little Paint Branch Trail nearby
- Visit the exhibits and agricultural resources at the nearby USDA National Agricultural Library
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, tennis, and community events at the Beltsville Community Center
Local favorites
- Swahili Village · Kenyan / African Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Renowned local dining spot serving authentic East African specialties and grilled meats in an upscale setting.
- Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits & Bistro · Bistro & Wine Bar · 4.5★ (980)Popular local establishment featuring a curated wine selection, craft beers, and elevated casual dining.
- Three Brothers Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1120)Longstanding neighborhood staple serving New York-style pizzas, subs, and traditional pasta dishes.
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.