Is Silver Hill Park safe?
Temple Hills, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Silver Hill Park as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Silver Hill Park
“Go with care. Silver Hill Park is primarily an established residential community that is generally peaceful during daylight hours, but visitors should practice heightened awareness. The surrounding commercial corridors along Silver Hill Road and Branch Avenue experience elevated rates of property crime and occasional late-night disturbances.”
Prince George's County law enforcement maintains active patrols along the adjacent Silver Hill Road commercial corridor to combat recurring auto thefts and retail incidents.
About the area
Silver Hill Park is a suburban neighborhood located in Prince George's County just southeast of Washington, D.C. It consists predominantly of mid-century single-family homes, modest townhouses, and quiet neighborhood streets. While the residential core remains relatively calm, it borders busy commercial arteries that require standard urban vigilance.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
- Commuter-Oriented
Walking and biking in Silver Hill Park
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There is currently no municipal bike-share system serving this neighborhood, and local thoroughfares lack dedicated bike infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential pockets with a high percentage of long-term homeowners
- Convenient access to Suitland Parkway, I-495, and federal employment centers
- Proximity to unique outdoor spaces like the Suitland Bog Nature Preserve
Cons
- Motor vehicle theft and opportunistic property crimes are higher than national benchmarks
- Commercial strip plazas nearby experience occasional loitering and late-night safety issues
- Pedestrian infrastructure is inconsistent along high-traffic perimeter roadways
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential subdivisions, with occasional individuals asking for assistance at major commercial intersections along Silver Hill Road.
What Silver Hill Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents commuting to work and school buses running through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally calm and safe for walking dogs or visiting local parks, with light residential traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down in the interior streets, though shopping centers along the perimeter grow busier and require caution.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but poorly illuminated residential blocks; walking alone late at night is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by WMATA Metrobus (routes P12 and V12) and Prince George's County TheBus. The nearest Metrorail hub is the Suitland Station on the Green Line, roughly 1.5 miles to the north.
Free street parking is widely available throughout residential neighborhoods, and surrounding strip malls offer ample complimentary surface parking.
Things to do in Silver Hill Park
- Spend an afternoon enjoying the open green space and playground at Silver Hill Park
- Explore the rare wetland ecosystem and walking boardwalks at nearby Suitland Bog
- Sample local carryout cuisine along the Silver Hill Road commercial corridor
Local favorites
- Topolino · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (1350)A long-standing local staple serving traditional Italian pasta, pizza, and homestyle comfort foods.
- Silvestre Chicken · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.4★ (620)Casual dining spot well-regarded for authentic Peruvian rotisserie charcoal chicken and sides.
- Horace & Dickies · Seafood Restaurant · 4.1★ (480)Famed local counter-serve joint renowned for massive fried fish sandwiches and southern sides.
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.