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Is Squires Woods safe?

Oxon Hill, Maryland · safety score updated nightly

71out of 100

Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.

VibeLoco rates Squires Woods as “Go, stay aware”.

Gogo's take on Squires Woods

“Go with care. Squires Woods is a quiet, primarily residential enclave of single-family homes that experiences lower crime than the busier commercial strips of Oxon Hill. While the interior neighborhood streets are peaceful and safe for residents during daylight hours, visitors should remain aware of property crime risks and auto theft common along adjacent arterial corridors.”

Prince George's County police periodically focus patrols along the adjacent MD-210 and Livingston Road corridors to mitigate commercial property crime and vehicle thefts.

About the area

Squires Woods is a quiet, tree-lined suburban neighborhood nestled in Oxon Hill, Maryland, composed mostly of well-maintained mid-century single-family homes. While purely residential with little internal commercial activity, it offers immediate proximity to the Capital Beltway, MGM National Harbor, and regional shopping corridors.

  • Quiet Residential
  • Car-Dependent
  • Suburban
  • Tree-Lined

Walking and biking in Squires Woods

Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100

There is no local bikeshare station within the neighborhood, but cyclists can access the nearby Henson Creek Trail for recreational riding via short road connections.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Stable residential neighborhood with high homeownership rates and well-kept single-family properties
  • Significantly lower violent crime and foot traffic compared to nearby commercial and apartment districts in South PG County
  • Convenient access to major regional amenities including National Harbor, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C.

Cons

  • Proximity to high-traffic corridors like MD-210 brings risks of vehicle break-ins and auto theft
  • Completely car-dependent layout with no commercial amenities within safe walking distance
  • Occasional spillover incidents and elevated property crime in neighboring retail strip centers

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within the residential subdivisions of Squires Woods, though occasional panhandling occurs at major commercial intersections along Livingston Road and MD-210.

What Squires Woods is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and quiet as residents commute, with neighbors walking dogs along residential streets in good daylight.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Calm and low-key with minimal vehicle or pedestrian traffic through the neighborhood's interior roads.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Quiet and settled, though caution is advised when visiting adjacent retail plazas or navigating major intersections after dusk.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Very dark and silent with minimal street activity; walking outside on unlit residential blocks is discouraged.

Transit, parking and getting around

Public transit is managed by WMATA (Metrobus) and TheBus (Prince George's County), with routes like the NH1, D14, and P12 running along nearby thoroughfares; the nearest Metrorail station is Southern Avenue (Green Line), roughly a 10-15 minute drive away.

Ample free street parking is available along residential streets, and almost all homes feature private driveways; parking in nearby shopping centers is free and plentiful.

Things to do in Squires Woods

  • Take a short drive to explore the waterfront promenade, shops, and dining at National Harbor
  • Enjoy outdoor recreation and tennis courts at nearby Henson Creek Park
  • Visit the historic Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm just a few minutes north

Local favorites

  • Top's China · Chinese Restaurant · 4.1★ (230)
    A popular neighborhood staple serving classic Chinese-American takeout dishes and quick-service meals.
  • El Coqui Restaurant · Puerto Rican Restaurant · 4.4★ (640)
    Beloved local eatery nearby offering authentic mofongo, pernil, and traditional Puerto Rican fare.
  • Grace's Mandarin · Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.2★ (1850)
    Upscale dining destination at nearby National Harbor featuring fine pan-Asian cuisine and river views.

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.