Is Tippett safe?
Clinton, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Tippett as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Tippett
“Go. Tippett is a peaceful, low-crime semi-rural and suburban pocket in southern Prince George's County. Visitors will find spacious properties, quiet roads, and easy access to nature, though a car is essential for navigating the area.”
About the area
Tippett is an unincorporated residential and agricultural community situated just south of central Clinton. Characterized by single-family homes on large lots, equestrian properties, and adjacent forest preserves, it provides a quiet escape from denser urban corridors. The community is predominantly residential and relies on nearby commercial hubs along Route 5 for shopping and dining.
- Quiet & Suburban
- Semi-Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Equestrian & Green
Walking and biking in Tippett
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There is no bike-share program, and narrow roads lack bike lanes, but Rosaryville State Park provides excellent off-road mountain biking and multi-use trail networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates relative to the broader Washington metropolitan area
- High homeownership rate and stable middle-to-upper-middle household incomes
- Quiet environment with generous green space and easy access to Rosaryville State Park
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with almost no sidewalks along major thoroughfares
- Isolated commercial options requiring drives into central Clinton or Brandywine for basic services
- Limited street lighting along rural roads can make nighttime navigation tricky
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Tippett, with virtually no encampments or panhandling in this residential and agricultural area.
What Tippett is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with residential commuter traffic heading toward Route 5 and quiet subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe, though pedestrians should use caution walking along narrow two-lane roads without sidewalks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very quiet with minimal road activity and a safe, relaxed suburban neighborhood atmosphere.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and secluded due to limited rural street lighting, but violent incidents remain rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very sparse in Tippett; Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA buses serve main arteries in central Clinton, while the nearest Metrorail station is Branch Avenue (Green Line), approximately an 8-mile drive north.
Parking is completely hassle-free with spacious private driveways and free surface lots available at local parks and nearby shopping centers.
Things to do in Tippett
- Hike, run, or ride horses along the wooded perimeter trails at Rosaryville State Park
- Visit the historic grounds and gardens of Mount Airy Mansion
- Shop for fresh local produce and plants at surrounding Southern Maryland farm stands
Local favorites
- Mama Stella's Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (750)Longtime family-owned dining fixture serving classic pasta dishes and Italian specialties in Clinton.
- Texas Ribs & BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.2★ (1150)Laid-back smokehouse offering generous portions of ribs, brisket, and traditional southern sides.
- Mount Airy Mansion · Historic Site & Event Venue · 4.6★ (120)Historic 18th-century estate located in the state park offering scenic grounds and event spaces.
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.