Is Kings Retreat safe?
Davidsonville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Kings Retreat as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Kings Retreat
“Go. Kings Retreat in Davidsonville is an exceptionally safe, peaceful, and affluent residential community with virtually no violent crime. It is an exclusively residential enclave that requires a car to get around, but safety concerns for visitors are virtually nonexistent.”
About the area
Kings Retreat is an upscale, semi-rural residential subdivision in Davidsonville, Maryland, known for its expansive single-family homes, manicured acreage, and quiet woodland surroundings. The area lacks commercial developments and retail storefronts, offering instead a secluded and low-density suburban atmosphere.
- Affluent Suburb
- Wooded Estates
- Car-Dependent
- Peaceful & Quiet
Walking and biking in Kings Retreat
Walk score: 7/100 · Bike score: 18/100
No bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes exist in the subdivision, and surrounding rural thoroughfares have narrow shoulders suitable only for experienced road cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Virtually nonexistent violent crime rate and exceptionally low property crime.
- Affluent economic profile with high median household incomes and near 100% homeownership.
- Very low through-traffic providing a quiet and secure residential environment.
Cons
- No pedestrian infrastructure such as sidewalks, crosswalks, or municipal street lighting.
- Completely car-dependent with zero retail, grocery, or dining options within walking distance.
- Rural road layout can lead to slightly longer emergency response times compared to dense suburban centers.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness, encampments, and panhandling are not present in this secluded residential subdivision; social services are concentrated in Annapolis.
What Kings Retreat is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and quiet, with minimal activity aside from occasional morning joggers or residents walking their dogs along private driveways.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Tranquil and safe, with occasional delivery vehicles or landscaping crews maintaining large estate lots.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and serene as residents return home, remaining very safe though visibility drops as natural light fades.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and completely silent; safety risks from crime are negligible, but lack of streetlights makes roadside walking inadvisable.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit does not serve Kings Retreat; the closest transit hubs are MTA Maryland commuter bus park-and-rides along Route 50 or MARC/WMATA rail connections at New Carrollton, both requiring a car trip.
Every residence features private multi-car garages and expansive driveways, so visitor parking is easy on-property; there are no metered zones or commercial garages.
Things to do in Kings Retreat
- Sample local wines and take an agricultural tour at The Vineyards at Dodon nearby.
- Browse plants, home decor, and seasonal festival displays at Homestead Gardens.
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, sports fields, and walking trails at Davidsonville Family Recreation Center.
Local favorites
- The Vineyards at Dodon · Winery · 4.9★ (160)Scenic countryside vineyard offering guided agricultural tours and curated wine tastings.
- Homestead Gardens · Garden Center · 4.7★ (2450)Expansive destination nursery featuring extensive plant selections, home goods, and community events.
- Killarney House · Irish Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Warm, traditional Irish pub serving hearty classics, draft beers, and live Celtic 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.