Is Wildercroft safe?
Lanham, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Wildercroft as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Wildercroft
“Go with care. Wildercroft is a quiet, settled suburban residential neighborhood with high homeownership and minimal daytime pedestrian risk. While violent crime inside the neighborhood is low, basic caution is advisable, particularly regarding property crimes and around commercial strips on the neighborhood periphery after dark.”
About the area
Wildercroft is an established mid-century residential subdivision in Lanham, Maryland, characterized by modest single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and a close-knit suburban atmosphere. It serves primarily as a commuter haven, offering calm residential living with close proximity to major Prince George's County road arteries.
- Suburban Enclave
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Wildercroft
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse within Wildercroft, and there are no bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering a stable, tight-knit residential core
- Low rates of violent street crime on the interior residential streets
- Direct proximity to Wildercroft Community Park for recreation and green space
Cons
- Occasional property crimes including catalytic converter thefts and vehicle break-ins
- Car-dependent layout with sparse pedestrian infrastructure and limited interior lighting
- Spillover commercial crime along the surrounding Annapolis Road and Riverdale Road corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential streets of Wildercroft, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near shopping centers along major bordering roadways.
What Wildercroft is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful with school buses, morning commuters, and occasional dog walkers traversing residential lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban environment with low foot traffic and minimal safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settled and tranquil as residents return home, though dim street lighting requires alertness if walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with deserted streets; auto break-ins are the primary concern, so standard suburban precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
WMATA Metrobus and Prince George's County TheBus run routes along boundary avenues such as Riverdale Road and Annapolis Road, with the New Carrollton Metro (Orange Line/MARC/Amtrak) situated about a five- to ten-minute drive away.
Free, unrestricted street parking is widely available along residential streets, and most homes feature private driveways.
Things to do in Wildercroft
- Relax or play outdoor sports at Wildercroft Community Park
- Take children to the playground and sports courts at the nearby Lanham Forest Recreation Center
- Explore diverse international culinary spots along the nearby Annapolis Road corridor
Local favorites
- Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.3★ (3600)Popular local counter-serve favorite known for charcoal-broiled Peruvian rotisserie chicken and hearty sides.
- Three Brothers Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (920)Longstanding neighborhood fixture serving classic pizza, pasta, and subs in a casual dining room.
- Tacos 5 De Mayo · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (410)Unassuming eatery delivering authentic street tacos, quesadillas, and traditional Mexican platters.
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.