Is Holmehurst safe?
Bowie, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Holmehurst as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Holmehurst
“Go. Holmehurst is an exceptionally safe, peaceful suburban enclave with low crime rates and well-maintained properties. It is predominantly residential and family-oriented, making it very secure for visitors, though having a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
Holmehurst is an established residential neighborhood in Bowie, Maryland, featuring quiet cul-de-sacs, single-family homes, and mature greenery. It represents a tranquil suburban setting characterized by high homeownership, strong socioeconomic stability, and minimal commercial through-traffic.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined Suburb
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Holmehurst
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the area, but low neighborhood speed limits facilitate casual cycling and connections toward the WB&A Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are significantly lower than state and national averages
- High median household incomes and over 85% homeownership create a well-maintained neighborhood
- Spacious, low-traffic residential streets offer a tranquil environment
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with no walkable retail or dining options inside the subdivision
- Occasional opportunistic thefts from unlocked vehicles typical of suburban areas
- Limited immediate public transit requiring a vehicle to reach major transit hubs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is essentially non-existent in this residential subdivision, with municipal and county support services situated in regional commercial corridors.
What Holmehurst is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Bright, peaceful, and active with residents walking pets, exercising, and departing for commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and low-key with light local traffic and standard neighborhood deliveries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and calm as residents return home, with families walking through the neighborhood before dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with negligible pedestrian traffic and consistently safe conditions.
Transit, parking and getting around
The neighborhood has minimal direct public transit, though Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA buses run along nearby thoroughfares; the New Carrollton Metro/MARC station is roughly a 15-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample driveway space and unrestricted residential curb parking throughout the subdivision.
Things to do in Holmehurst
- Walk, jog, or relax along the peaceful, tree-canopied residential streets
- Spend an afternoon at nearby Allen Pond Park enjoying the lake, walking trails, and ice arena
- Tour the historic Belair Mansion and Belair Stable Museum located a short drive north
Local favorites
- Jerry's Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Renowned local dining destination famous for its signature Maryland crab cakes and fresh seafood.
- Rip's Country Inn · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1820)Longtime Bowie favorite serving hearty breakfast platters, classic comfort food, and deli staples.
- Old Bowie Town Grille · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1100)Casual community tavern offering burgers, regional draft beers, and occasional 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.