Is New Glatz safe?
Oxon Hill, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates New Glatz as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on New Glatz
“Go with care. New Glatz is a primarily residential suburban community in Oxon Hill that is generally quiet during the day but sits in a corridor with elevated property crime and traffic-related hazards. Visitors should stick to well-traveled routes and avoid leaving valuables visible in vehicles.”
Prince George's County law enforcement continues targeted enforcement along the nearby MD-210 corridor due to persistent issues with speeding, auto theft, and vehicle break-ins.
About the area
New Glatz is an established suburban pocket in Oxon Hill, Maryland, characterized by single-family brick homes, mature trees, and proximity to major commuter routes. While largely quiet and residential, it borders busy commercial corridors and transit thoroughfares connecting Prince George's County to Washington, D.C., and National Harbor.
- Suburban Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Streets
Walking and biking in New Glatz
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse along main roads, and Capital Bikeshare docks are primarily concentrated further south near National Harbor and Oxon Hill Farm.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established middle-income residential community with stable homeownership rates
- Close proximity to major regional attractions like National Harbor and Oxon Cove Park
- Low density neighborhood streets with minimal through-traffic inside residential courts
Cons
- Elevated risk of auto-related property crimes including vehicle break-ins and theft along nearby arterials
- Car-dependent layout with scarce pedestrian infrastructure and limited walkability
- Adjacent commercial strips experience higher rates of opportunistic larceny
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets of New Glatz, though occasional individuals panhandling can be observed near major shopping plazas and intersections along Livingston Road and Indian Head Highway.
What New Glatz is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work, feeling very safe for routine morning walks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with occasional delivery vehicles and neighbors out in their yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel, though activity increases on adjacent commercial corridors requiring standard urban awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark with minimal pedestrian traffic; walking alone is not recommended due to limited lighting on some side streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by WMATA Metrobus (routes P12 and D14) and TheBus (Route 35) along Livingston Road and Oxon Hill Road. The nearest Metrorail station is Southern Avenue (Green Line), approximately 4 miles to the north.
Residential street parking in New Glatz is free and generally plentiful in front of homes, while nearby commercial centers offer large, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in New Glatz
- Visit the historic working farm and nature trails at nearby Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
- Shop at the Tanger Outlets National Harbor located just a short drive south
- Explore the waterfront promenade, dining, and Capital Wheel at National Harbor
Local favorites
- Crab Cafe · Seafood Restaurant · 4.2★ (460)Popular local spot serving steamed blue crabs, fried fish platters, and classic Maryland-style seafood.
- Top's China · Chinese Takeout · 4.1★ (310)Longstanding neighborhood staple offering quick-service Chinese-American comfort classics and wings.
- El Charrito Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (520)Unassuming eatery nearby known for authentic pupusas, tacos, and hearty Central American platters.
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.