Is Windbrook safe?
Fort Washington, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Windbrook as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Windbrook
“Go. Windbrook is a peaceful, well-maintained suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family homes and stable residential roots. While you will need a personal vehicle to access restaurants and attractions, the area presents very low safety concerns for visitors.”
About the area
Windbrook is an established suburban residential enclave situated within Fort Washington in Prince George's County, Maryland. It features quiet streets, mature tree canopies, and detached single-family residences that largely cater to commuting professionals and families.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Windbrook
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 26/100
There are no bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, but the nearby multi-use Henson Creek Trail offers several miles of paved cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High homeownership rate and well-kept single-family residential properties
- Low rates of violent crime compared to the broader Washington D.C. metropolitan region
- Stable upper-middle-class economic profile with low poverty rates
Cons
- Strictly residential layout requiring a car for virtually all retail and dining
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins
- Subdued street lighting on some residential cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this quiet single-family subdivision.
What Windbrook is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with light commuter movement and residents walking dogs along subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with minimal vehicular traffic, providing an entirely secure environment for walking.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere with residents relaxing at home and very low foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with almost no activity; safe, though limited street illumination requires standard nighttime alertness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Local transit service is provided by Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA Metrobus routes along nearby arterial roads, connecting to the Branch Avenue or Southern Avenue Metrorail Green Line stations several miles away.
Parking is readily available and free throughout the neighborhood via private driveways and unrestricted curbside street parking.
Things to do in Windbrook
- Tour the historic 19th-century masonry fortifications and trails at Fort Washington Park
- Walk, run, or bike along the paved Henson Creek Trail just north of the neighborhood
- Visit the historic grounds and community arts center at Harmony Hall Regional Center
Local favorites
- Topolino · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (1250)Longstanding local staple offering hearty pasta plates, Italian-style pizzas, and classic family dining.
- Silvestre Chicken · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.3★ (780)Casual neighborhood counter known for charbroiled Peruvian rotisserie chicken and traditional sides.
- Thai Taste · Thai Restaurant · 4.4★ (520)Strip-mall gem serving dependable curries, noodle stir-fries, and traditional Thai specialties.
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.