Is North Kenilworth safe?
Landover, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates North Kenilworth as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on North Kenilworth
“Go with care. North Kenilworth is primarily a residential suburb with quiet residential blocks, but visitors should stay alert, especially after dark. While daylight hours are generally uneventful, nearby commercial strips and arterial corridors experience elevated property and violent crime rates compared to state and national benchmarks.”
Prince George's County police have maintained targeted patrols along Landover Road and nearby transit corridors following periodic incidents of vehicle theft and violent crimes in surrounding commercial areas.
About the area
North Kenilworth is a modest residential enclave nestled within Landover in Prince George's County, Maryland. Characterized by mid-century single-family homes, townhomes, and nearby industrial/commercial corridors, it serves mostly as a quiet commuter bedroom community rather than a tourist destination.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Enclave
Walking and biking in North Kenilworth
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is scarce within the neighborhood, but cyclists can access the nearby Anacostia River Trail network a few miles west via Bladensburg.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established residential pockets with stable long-term homeowners and low foot traffic
- Convenient regional highway access via US-50, MD-201 (Kenilworth Ave), and I-495 Capital Beltway
- Close proximity to Prince George's County recreational facilities and community parks
Cons
- Property crime rates, specifically motor vehicle theft and catalytic converter theft, remain above the national average
- Higher violent crime rates in the broader Landover/Cheverly fringe corridors compared to the state average
- Limited commercial vibrancy, requiring travel outside the neighborhood for dining and entertainment
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets, though occasional panhandling is seen along major commercial intersections and near shopping centers on Landover Road.
What North Kenilworth is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and typical of a commuter suburb, with residents heading to work and minimal safety concerns on residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential activity with children returning from school, though awareness is advised around major road junctions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Traffic slows down in the residential interior, but poorly lit corners and transit stops warrant increased situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone late at night is not recommended due to elevated risks of opportunistic property and street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by WMATA (Metrobus) and Prince George's County TheBus, with routes such as the F14 and A12 connecting to the Landover or Cheverly Washington Metro Orange Line stations (roughly 1.5 to 2.5 miles away).
Residential street parking is readily available and largely unmetered, while commercial plazas offer dedicated free surface lots.
Things to do in North Kenilworth
- Walk or picnic at nearby Kentland Community Center and park grounds
- Attend sporting events or concerts at nearby Northwest Stadium (formerly FedExField)
- Explore nature trails and wetlands at the nearby Bladensburg Waterfront Park along the Anacostia River
Local favorites
- Mid-Atlantic Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.1★ (1820)A popular, straightforward regional counter-serve spot known for fried fish platters, crab cakes, and homestyle sides.
- Three Brothers Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.0★ (460)Longtime local eatery serving New York-style pizzas, subs, calzones, and classic pasta dishes.
- El Rodeo Restaurant · Salvadoran & Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (310)Casual neighborhood staple serving authentic pupusas, fajitas, and traditional Central American specialties.
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.