Is Woodmore safe?
Bowie, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Woodmore as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Woodmore
“Go. Woodmore is one of the most affluent and peaceful master-planned communities in Prince George's County, characterized by exceptionally low violent crime and manicured properties. While it is strictly suburban and requires a car for all activities, personal safety is not a concern for visitors.”
About the area
Woodmore is an upscale residential community centered around golf courses, private gated subdivisions, and sprawling single-family estates. Situated between Bowie and Mitchellville, it offers a tranquil retreat with quiet streets, mature tree cover, and fast highway access across the D.C. metro area.
- Affluent Suburb
- Gated Communities
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Woodmore
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, and cycling is primarily suited for recreation on neighborhood side streets rather than dedicated commuter lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the region, bolstered by private security and gated sections.
- Very high economic stability with median household incomes well above $160,000 and minimal poverty.
- Well-maintained properties, high homeownership rates, and negligible housing vacancy.
Cons
- Almost completely car-dependent with nearly zero walkable retail, dining, or amenities.
- Occasional isolated property crimes such as unlocked car rifling occur along peripheral roads.
- Limited street lighting along winding secondary residential roads can make nighttime navigation tricky.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Woodmore due to its exclusively residential and gated suburban composition.
What Woodmore is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe with residents walking dogs, jogging, or heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet suburban environment with low traffic and occasional maintenance or delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families home, maintaining an exceptionally safe atmosphere.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular activity on neighborhood roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit options within the interior of Woodmore are minimal; Prince George's County TheBus and WMATA buses serve peripheral arterials like MD-202, while the New Carrollton Metro/MARC/Amtrak station is about a 15-minute drive away.
Ample free parking is readily available via private driveways and wide suburban streets, alongside expansive free surface lots at adjacent shopping centers.
Things to do in Woodmore
- Play a round on the championship Arnold Palmer-designed course at The Country Club at Woodmore.
- Shop, dine, and run errands at the nearby Woodmore Town Centre retail hub.
- Take a scenic, peaceful drive through the winding estate-lined lanes along Enterprise Road.
Local favorites
- The Country Club at Woodmore · Golf and Country Club · 4.4★ (320)A premier private club featuring a championship golf course, tennis courts, and elegant banquet facilities.
- Copper Canyon Grill · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (3450)Upscale casual dining known for hardwood-grilled steaks, rotisserie chicken, and an extensive wine list.
- Silver Diner · Diner · 4.4★ (2180)Modern take on classic diner fare with farm-to-table ingredients, vegan options, and hearty comfort foods.
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.