Is Lincoln safe?

Glenn Dale, Maryland · safety score updated nightly

80out of 100

Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.

VibeLoco rates Lincoln as “Go”.

Gogo's take on Lincoln

“Go. Lincoln in Glenn Dale is a quiet, historic residential enclave with very low violent crime and a peaceful suburban atmosphere. While there are few commercial attractions directly within the subdivision, it is a safe and tranquil community for residents and visitors alike.”

About the area

Lincoln is an unincorporated historic African American community situated within Glenn Dale in Prince George's County. Dominated by single-family homes, mature trees, and spacious lots, it offers a distinctly quiet, low-density suburban environment just off Route 450.

Suburban
Historic / Tree-Lined
Car-Dependent
Quiet / Residential

Walking and biking in Lincoln

Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100

There is no local municipal bike-share system, but the WB&A Trail is accessible a short ride away for recreational cycling and commuting connections.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

High median household income and strong homeownership rates exceeding 80%
Low rates of violent crime compared to Prince George's County and national averages
Peaceful, low-density residential streets with minimal through-traffic

Cons

Heavily car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining within the neighborhood
Isolated residential roads lack consistent sidewalks and pedestrian street lighting
Occasional property crimes and vehicle break-ins reported near regional commercial corridors

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential neighborhood, with services centered further west toward New Carrollton and Hyattsville.

What Lincoln is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a: Very calm with residents commuting to work and school; perfectly safe for morning jogs.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p: Quiet and peaceful with minimal vehicular traffic on interior residential roads.
Evening · 5p – 10p: Subdued neighborhood atmosphere where dog walkers and neighbors are occasionally out.
Late night · 10p – 5a: Extremely quiet and dark due to sparse streetlighting, requiring general situational awareness.

Transit, parking and getting around

Transit access is provided by TheBus (Prince George's County) Route 15X and WMATA Metrobus routes along MD-450; the nearest Metrorail/MARC station is New Carrollton, about 4 miles away by car.

Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with abundant private driveways and unrestricted on-street residential parking throughout the area.

Things to do in Lincoln

Explore the historic Lincoln Vista community and nearby architectural landmarks
Enjoy outdoor recreation and sports fields at nearby Glenn Dale Community Center and Park
Connect to the WB&A (Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis) Multi-Use Trail for walking and running

Local favorites

Old Line Fine Wine, Spirits & Bistro · American Restaurant & Wine Bar · 4.5★ (680)
Popular local bistro serving craft cocktails, fine wines, and upscale American comfort dishes.
Milk & Honey Market · Southern Brunch Restaurant · 4.3★ (1250)
Renowned spot nearby serving decadent Southern-style brunch plates, seafood, and waffles.
Three Brothers Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (410)
Long-running neighborhood staple offering New York-style pizza, pasta, and subs.

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.