Is Fox Rest safe?
Laurel, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Fox Rest as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Fox Rest
“Go with care. Fox Rest is a quiet suburban residential pocket that is largely safe for everyday visits and standard daytime activities. As with many multi-family communities along regional corridors, basic precautions should be taken to secure vehicles and personal belongings against opportunistic property theft.”
Local law enforcement continues periodic patrols along the Route 198 corridor to deter opportunistic auto thefts and catalytic converter break-ins.
About the area
Fox Rest is a multi-family and townhome residential neighborhood situated near Maryland Route 198 in Laurel, Prince George's County. It offers close proximity to neighborhood shopping centers, major regional commuting corridors, and nearby Patuxent River parks.
- Suburban Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Commuter Hub
Walking and biking in Fox Rest
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the neighborhood, but recreational paved pathways exist a short ride away around Laurel Lakes and the Patuxent River.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient access to major shopping plazas, grocery stores, and diverse dining along Route 198
- Close proximity to commuter routes including MD-198, Route 1, I-95, and the Fort Meade corridor
- Moderate household income levels with stable multi-family residential occupancy
Cons
- Incidents of property crime, such as vehicle break-ins, common to large parking lot complexes
- High vehicular traffic and limited pedestrian infrastructure along adjoining arterial roads
- Lack of immediate walkable cultural amenities or distinct neighborhood entertainment
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Fox Rest, although occasional panhandling is seen near high-traffic commercial intersections along Route 198.
What Fox Rest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and active with commuters heading out and residents walking dogs around the complexes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons maintain a regular suburban pace with steady traffic flowing toward nearby commercial centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are generally quiet as parking areas fill up, though staying aware in common parking lots is wise.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are very low-traffic; visitors should park in well-lit areas and ensure vehicles are locked.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation is managed by RTA of Central Maryland and Prince George's County TheBus, with connections to the Laurel MARC Train Station located roughly two miles away for regional commuter rail service.
Parking is readily available via free open surface parking lots at apartment complexes and adjacent retail shopping plazas.
Things to do in Fox Rest
- Take a lakeside walk or enjoy the community events at nearby Granville Gude Park and Laurel Lakes
- Shop and grab a meal at the nearby Corridor Marketplace shopping center
- Visit the Laurel Museum and historic Main Street district just a five-minute drive west
Local favorites
- Kloby's Smokehouse · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Down-home destination serving slow-smoked meats, ribs, and classic comfort sides.
- Amber Spice Restaurant · Indian Restaurant · 4.3★ (760)Popular local eatery offering traditional North and South Indian curries, tandoori, and biryanis.
- First Watch · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Busy daytime cafe known for artisan omelets, breakfast bowls, and fresh-squeezed juices.
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.