Is Steward Manor safe?
Laurel, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Steward Manor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Steward Manor
“Go with care. Steward Manor is a quiet, primarily residential apartment and townhouse enclave with straightforward access to Laurel's main retail corridors. While day-to-day visits are generally calm and routine, standard precautions against nighttime property crime and vehicle break-ins are advisable.”
Recent Prince George's County police reports in South Laurel emphasize targeted efforts to curb periodic vehicle break-ins and catalytic converter thefts in multifamily apartment parking areas.
About the area
Steward Manor is a leafy, multifamily residential neighborhood in southern Laurel, Maryland, situated near local schools and parks. It functions largely as a suburban commuter hub, offering convenient highway access and proximity to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
- Suburban
- Residential Enclave
- Car-Dependent
- Multifamily
Walking and biking in Steward Manor
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Dedicated bike lanes are scarce on main thoroughfares and bike-share is not present, though recreational riders can access the nearby Bear Branch and Patuxent Branch trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient access to regional commuter routes (Route 198, I-95, and Route 1)
- Close proximity to community parks and the Patuxent River green spaces
- Moderate household income levels and high regional employment stability
Cons
- Elevated risk of suburban property crime, notably auto thefts and vehicle tampering in open lots
- Car-dependent layout with sparse walkable commercial infrastructure
- Periodic nighttime noise and domestic disturbance calls typical of dense multifamily complexes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the Steward Manor residential grounds, though occasional panhandling occurs at nearby retail intersections along Route 1 and Cherry Lane.
What Steward Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are peaceful and active with commuters departing and school buses circulating through the complex.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain quiet with light neighborhood foot traffic, dog walkers, and returning residents.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are generally relaxed, though vehicle traffic in shared lots increases as parking fills up.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are typically deserted; visitors should lock vehicles and avoid poorly lit corners of open parking lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA Metrobus routes along nearby arterial roads; the Laurel MARC Commuter Rail Station is located approximately 2 miles northeast.
Surface parking is widely available in designated residential lots and on street curbs, though some apartment sections enforce resident permit restrictions.
Things to do in Steward Manor
- Jog or walk the paved paths around the nearby Bear Branch Trail
- Explore local history exhibits and textile heritage at the nearby Laurel Museum
- Enjoy the lake loop, picnic pavilions, and boat rentals at Granville Gude Park
Local favorites
- Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.3★ (4250)Beloved local institution famous for charcoal-broiled Peruvian rotisserie chicken and signature dipping sauces.
- More Than Java Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (320)Community-focused cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and fresh baked goods.
- Tampico Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)Casual neighborhood eatery serving traditional Mexican platters, fajitas, and house margaritas.
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.