Is Queen Anne Knolls safe?
Bowie, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Queen Anne Knolls as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Queen Anne Knolls
“Go. Queen Anne Knolls is a very safe, quiet, and affluent residential subdivision in Bowie with negligible violent crime. While it lacks commercial walkability and requires a car for all activities, it provides a tranquil, well-kept suburban atmosphere.”
About the area
Queen Anne Knolls is an established neighborhood of single-family homes located in southern Bowie, Maryland. Characterized by expansive lots, mature trees, and quiet residential streets, it offers peaceful suburban living with convenient road access to the Route 301 and Route 214 corridors.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Queen Anne Knolls
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 26/100
There are no public bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, but quiet neighborhood streets connect to regional routes like the WB&A Trail a short drive away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to regional and national averages
- High household incomes well above $130,000 paired with very high rates of homeownership
- Spacious, well-maintained properties with mature landscaping and minimal through-traffic
- Close access to Patuxent River parklands and extensive county outdoor recreation
Cons
- Strictly car-dependent with zero commercial amenities or retail within walking distance
- Minimal street lighting on some residential stretches can make late-night walking feel isolated
- Occasional opportunistic suburban property crimes such as unlocked vehicle tampering
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in Queen Anne Knolls, as the area consists exclusively of detached single-family residential properties.
What Queen Anne Knolls is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents walking dogs and heading out for vehicular commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe, with virtually no through-traffic along the residential cul-de-sacs.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere with residents relaxing in yards; fully safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with almost zero pedestrian activity, remaining safe despite sparse street illumination.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA, but service directly adjacent to the neighborhood is minimal; the closest commuter rail is the Bowie State MARC Station approximately 8 miles north.
Parking is completely effortless, with spacious private driveways, garages, and free, unrestricted curb parking on all residential streets.
Things to do in Queen Anne Knolls
- Hike and birdwatch through the trails at the nearby Governor Bridge Natural Area
- Enjoy the lake, walking paths, and sports facilities at Bowie's Allen Pond Park
- Play a round of 18 holes at the historic Bowie Golf Club
Local favorites
- Rip's Country Inn · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1460)Historic roadside establishment serving classic American comfort food, steaks, and regional seafood.
- Old Bowie Town Grille · Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (1120)Casual, community-oriented tavern featuring local beers, pub fare, and regular live music.
- TJ's of Bowie · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (870)Family-friendly staple known for hearty crab cakes, hot subs, and Italian-American comfort dishes.
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.