Is Rolling Acres safe?
Clinton, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Rolling Acres as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Rolling Acres
“Go. Rolling Acres is a quiet, well-maintained residential suburban neighborhood in Clinton that is generally safe and peaceful for visitors. Routine precautions against standard suburban property crime like car break-ins are sufficient, especially along arterial shopping strips.”
About the area
Rolling Acres is an established suburban community in Clinton, Maryland, characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs. The area is largely residential and family-oriented, located near Joint Base Andrews and regional park amenities.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Rolling Acres
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no municipal bikeshare system operating in the area, and cycling is mostly limited to residential side streets due to the lack of dedicated bike lanes on major thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes supporting neighborhood stability
- Above-average median household income with low local poverty rates
- Low rates of violent crime compared to the wider metropolitan area
- Quiet, low-density residential streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, including vehicle theft and break-ins
- Extreme car dependency with poor walkability to daily amenities
- Limited street lighting on some residential interior roads
- Proximity to higher-traffic commercial corridors along Branch Avenue and Woodyard Road
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Rolling Acres, though occasional panhandling may occur around major highway intersections along Woodyard Road.
What Rolling Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe with residents commuting, walking dogs, and school buses moving through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-friendly with low street activity outside of occasional delivery vehicles and local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere; very safe for neighborhood strolls, though sidewalks can be sporadic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low activity; violent crime is uncommon, but isolated vehicle tampering can occur on quiet streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA Metrobus; the nearest rail hub is the Branch Avenue Metro Station (Green Line), situated roughly 6 miles north and best reached by car or connecting bus.
Parking is abundant and free, with private driveways, open residential curbs, and large surface lots at surrounding shopping centers.
Things to do in Rolling Acres
- Tour the historic Surratt House Museum to learn about 19th-century Prince George's County history
- Spend an afternoon hiking trails, fishing, or visiting the nature center at nearby Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
- Pick seasonal fruits and browse fresh baked goods at nearby Miller Farms
Local favorites
- Mama Stella's Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (720)Longtime, classic family-run dining room serving traditional pastas, pizzas, and Italian entrees.
- Miller Farms · Produce Market & Bakery · 4.6★ (1650)Historic family farm offering fresh seasonal produce, homemade pies, and ice cream.
- Danny's Sub Shop · Submarine Sandwich Restaurant · 4.4★ (410)Unassuming counter-serve counter turning out hearty cheesesteaks, subs, and fried chicken.
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.