Is Springdale Gardens safe?
Lanham, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Springdale Gardens as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Springdale Gardens
“Go with care. Springdale Gardens is a largely tranquil residential enclave with stable community roots, though visitors should remain alert for occasional property crime and vehicle break-ins common to the outer D.C. Beltway corridor. Exercising standard suburban caution is sufficient, particularly after dark near bordering commercial thoroughfares.”
Prince George's County police have periodically increased regional overnight patrols in response to localized surges in vehicle theft and retail property crime along nearby commercial corridors.
About the area
Springdale Gardens is an established residential neighborhood in Lanham, Prince George's County, Maryland. Characterized by modest single-family homes, leafy suburban streets, and nearby townhome complexes, it serves primarily as a quiet bedroom community for commuters heading into Washington, D.C., and surrounding employment hubs.
- Suburban / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Springdale Gardens
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 36/100
Dedicated on-street bike lanes are rare within the neighborhood, though cyclists can access parts of the WB&A (Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis) Trail network further north.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Solid middle-income stability with high homeownership rates in surrounding census tracts
- Low incidence of violent street crime on interior residential blocks
- Convenient access to major regional corridors including US-50 and the I-495 Capital Beltway
Cons
- Vulnerability to opportunistic property offenses, including auto theft and vehicle break-ins
- Elevated crime rates on nearby commercial strips along Annapolis Road
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure requiring heavy reliance on a personal vehicle
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in the residential pockets of Springdale Gardens, though occasional panhandling occurs at shopping center plazas along Annapolis Road.
What Springdale Gardens is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuter traffic, school buses, and occasional joggers on residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe throughout the residential grid, though commercial strips nearby see busier vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm as residents return home, though poorly lit stretches require standard personal awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued with negligible foot traffic, though vehicle-related property theft risks rise during overnight hours.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by WMATA Metrobus and Prince George's County TheBus lines along major perimeter roads, connecting to the New Carrollton Metro, MARC, and Amtrak station located approximately 2.5 miles west.
Residential street parking is generally free and plentiful with minimal restrictions, and surrounding retail centers provide large, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Springdale Gardens
- Take a nature walk or enjoy the sports amenities at nearby Ardmore Park
- Sample diverse international cuisines along the nearby Annapolis Road corridor
- Visit the historic Seabrook Schoolhouse site located a short drive north in Lanham
Local favorites
- Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.3★ (3600)Popular regional chain serving authentic Peruvian charcoal-rotisserie chicken and classic Latin sides.
- Jasmin Mediterranean Bistro · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (420)Casual neighborhood eatery serving freshly prepared gyros, shawarma, falafel, and hummus.
- Three Brothers Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.1★ (1150)Longstanding local staple offering New York-style pizza, calzones, and classic pasta 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.