Is Williamsburg Estates safe?
Clinton, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Williamsburg Estates as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Williamsburg Estates
“Go. Williamsburg Estates is a peaceful, established residential subdivision characterized by high homeownership and low violent crime. While major retail corridors nearby require basic urban awareness, the neighborhood itself is safe and family-oriented.”
About the area
Williamsburg Estates is a tranquil suburban neighborhood in Clinton, Maryland, featuring detached single-family homes with mature trees and spacious yards. It primarily accommodates long-term residents and commuters connected to Joint Base Andrews and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Williamsburg Estates
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share hubs in the neighborhood; cycling is limited to residential streets or trails at nearby Cosca Regional Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High homeownership rate exceeding 80% fostering a stable, well-maintained neighborhood environment
- Low rate of violent crime within the interior residential streets compared to broader regional averages
- Solid household incomes and low poverty levels across the broader Clinton census tract
Cons
- Nearly complete dependence on private vehicles for daily errands and commuting
- Susceptible to opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins and package theft
- Proximity to busier commercial stretches along Branch Avenue that experience higher call volumes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present within the residential subdivisions of Williamsburg Estates, with minor panhandling limited to commercial plazas along Route 5.
What Williamsburg Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading out for commutes or walking pets along quiet sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very low foot and vehicle traffic, presenting a quiet, relaxed atmosphere.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential as neighbors return home; street lighting is adequate for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with virtually no pedestrian activity, maintaining standard suburban safety levels.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA Metrobus along Piscataway Road; the nearest rail connection is the Branch Avenue Metrorail Station (Green Line), approximately 7 miles north.
Parking is simple and free, with ample residential curbside space alongside private driveways and garages.
Things to do in Williamsburg Estates
- Explore regional history and 19th-century exhibits at the nearby Surratt House Museum
- Enjoy hiking trails, fishing, and a nature center at Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
- Use the recreation courts, playgrounds, and fields at the Clinton Community Center
Local favorites
- Topolino · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1340)Longtime local staple serving traditional Italian pasta, pizza, and seafood in a warm dining room.
- Mama Stella's Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (720)Family-run eatery known for hearty portions of classic pasta dishes and friendly service.
- Texas Ribs & BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.2★ (910)Casual barbecue joint offering smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and homestyle sides.
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.