Is Randolph Village safe?
Largo, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Randolph Village as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Randolph Village
“Go with care. Randolph Village is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban community in Largo that is generally peaceful and well-maintained. While violent crime inside the neighborhood is low, visitors should remain mindful of property crime and vehicle theft that occasionally affects the surrounding corridors.”
County law enforcement continues targeted operations to deter vehicle theft and property crimes along the surrounding Largo and Central Avenue commercial corridors.
About the area
Randolph Village is an established suburban enclave in Largo, Maryland, consisting mostly of well-kept single-family homes and townhouses near Prince George's Community College. It provides a quiet, family-oriented environment with convenient access to the Capital Beltway, the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, and the Downtown Largo sector.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Oriented
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Randolph Village
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 35/100
Dedicated bike lanes are minimal along major arterial roads, but quiet subdivision streets offer low-stress riding, with Capital Bikeshare docking stations clustered around the Downtown Largo Metro hub.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Solid median household income and low neighborhood poverty rate
- High homeownership rate fostering stable, well-kept residential streets
- Proximity to Prince George's Community College and major regional healthcare facilities
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle break-in risks common to major transit corridors nearby
- Heavily car-dependent layout with sparse immediate dining or retail inside the neighborhood
- Suburban road network with limited sidewalk connectivity on peripheral connector roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets of Randolph Village, though occasional panhandling or unhoused individuals may be seen near high-traffic intersections and retail centers along Central Avenue.
What Randolph Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work and students commuting toward the college campus.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light vehicular traffic on neighborhood streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and generally safe for evening walks, though standard vigilance is advised around commercial hubs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets become very quiet with virtually no foot traffic; walking along main road margins is not recommended after hours.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit access is operated by Prince George's County TheBus (routes 21 and 26) and WMATA Metrobus; the Downtown Largo Metro Station (Blue and Silver Lines) is approximately a 5-to-10-minute drive or 2-mile transit trip away.
Parking is straightforward, with abundant private driveways and ample free street parking in residential sections, complemented by large free surface lots at area shopping centers.
Things to do in Randolph Village
- Attend cultural exhibits, performances, or campus walks at Prince George's Community College
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails, tennis, and lakeside views at nearby Lake Arbor Park
- Browse collections, attend workshops, and use community spaces at the Largo-Kettering Branch Library
Local favorites
- Jasper's Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.1★ (4250)Longstanding local institution known for ribs, seafood platters, and classic American comfort dishes.
- Copper Canyon Grill · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (3120)Spacious venue offering upscale American fare, rotisserie chicken, and a lively bar atmosphere.
- Levi's Restaurant · Soul Food Restaurant · 4.2★ (1180)Casual neighborhood staple serving authentic southern soul food classics and hearty buffet options.
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.