Is Mistletoe Springs safe?
Laurel, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Mistletoe Springs as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Mistletoe Springs
“Go. Mistletoe Springs is a quiet, primarily residential suburban community in Laurel that is generally safe for visitors and residents. Exercising standard suburban awareness regarding vehicle security in apartment and retail lots is sufficient.”
About the area
Mistletoe Springs is a leafy suburban neighborhood in northern Prince George's County characterized by garden apartments, townhome communities, and convenient commercial centers. It offers affordable residential living with direct commuter links between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
- Suburban Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Commuter Friendly
- Leafy & Quiet
Walking and biking in Mistletoe Springs
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no local bike-share program, but road cyclists can connect to multi-use recreational paths at Riverfront Park along the Patuxent River.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rate of violent crime compared to regional urban cores
- Convenient access to major commuter arteries including I-95, Route 198, and Route 1
- Close proximity to Patuxent River green spaces and community parks
Cons
- Sporadic property crime, particularly opportunistic vehicle break-ins in large parking lots
- Car-dependent street layout with limited sidewalk continuity along secondary connectors
- Higher density of aging rental complexes leading to occasional transient noise
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the residential pockets of Mistletoe Springs, with only occasional individuals seen near major commercial intersections along Route 1.
What Mistletoe Springs is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and quiet as commuters depart and residents walk dogs along neighborhood sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful with steady local traffic around nearby grocery plazas and schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere where residential streets feel safe and comfortable for a stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal foot traffic; while generally safe, unlit parking lots require standard vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA Metrobus routes (such as the 89M) serve Mistletoe Springs Road, connecting to the Greenbelt Metro Station and the Laurel MARC train station roughly 2 miles away.
Plentiful and free surface parking is available in strip malls and along suburban streets, though residential apartment complexes frequently enforce visitor permit rules after hours.
Things to do in Mistletoe Springs
- Stroll the paved waterside trails at Laurel Riverfront Park along the Patuxent River
- Catch a movie or dine outdoors at the nearby Towne Centre at Laurel
- Explore local history exhibits at the Laurel Museum located just south in Old Town
Local favorites
- Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.4★ (4200)Renowned local staple serving charcoal-broiled Peruvian rotisserie chicken and traditional Latin sides.
- Laurel Tavern Donuts · Donut Shop / Bakery · 4.7★ (650)Beloved neighborhood bakery famous for fresh handmade donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and friendly service.
- Tampico Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (580)Casual, family-run eatery dishing out generous portions of classic Mexican favorites and fajitas.
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.