Is Naylor safe?
Brandywine, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Naylor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Naylor
“Go. Naylor is an extremely quiet, rural-residential community in southern Prince George's County characterized by low violent crime rates and sprawling properties. While personal safety risks are minimal, visitors should be prepared for rural road conditions and total car dependence.”
About the area
Naylor is a semi-rural pocket near Brandywine, Maryland, featuring scenic open farmland, equestrian properties, and single-family homes on large parcels. It offers a calm, country atmosphere far removed from the urban density of the Washington metropolitan area.
- Rural / Agricultural
- Quiet & Spread-Out
- Car-Dependent
- Peaceful
Walking and biking in Naylor
Walk score: 5/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There is no bike-share program or dedicated bike lanes in Naylor, and cycling is limited to paved rural roads with narrow or unpaved shoulders.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent street crime compared to urban Prince George's County
- High household median incomes and exceptionally high homeownership rates
- Peaceful, low-density rural setting with abundant green space and acreage
Cons
- Dark, unlit country roads with limited shoulders create pedestrian hazards after dusk
- Far from emergency medical services and dedicated police sub-stations
- Total lack of commercial walkability, requiring a car for every basic necessity
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not a presence in Naylor due to its low-density, rural single-family zoning and lack of centralized commercial hubs.
What Naylor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with light commuter traffic moving along main secondary roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and open, with occasional agricultural vehicles and local residents going about daily routines.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe, though visibility decreases rapidly as daylight fades due to lack of streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and isolated; very safe from crime, but driving requires caution due to crossing wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
Naylor has virtually no public transit service; TheBus (Prince George's County Transit) and WMATA do not operate direct routes through this rural pocket, and the nearest Metrorail station (Branch Avenue on the Green Line) is over 15 miles away.
Parking is abundant and free, with wide driveways, private farm lots, and pull-offs along rural roads; metered parking and parking garages do not exist here.
Things to do in Naylor
- Explore local agritourism and fresh seasonal produce at nearby farm stands
- Go horseback riding or board horses at local equestrian stables in the area
- Take a scenic countryside drive along Croom Road and surrounding historic routes
Local favorites
- Country Market · Convenience & Country Store · 4.1★ (38)A convenient local stop for quick snacks, beverages, and basic pantry goods along the rural routes.
- Baden Grocery · Deli & Convenience Store · 4.4★ (112)Nearby country store known for quick breakfast bites, sandwiches, and everyday essentials.
- Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards · Winery · 4.7★ (345)A nearby family-owned vineyard offering outdoor tastings, wine flights, and scenic farm views.
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.