The safest neighborhoods in Wheaton, MD
Ranked from the 13 Wheaton areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Northwood Park· WheatonVery low rates of violent crime compared to national and regional metro averages86Go
- 2Sligo Woods· WheatonSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to national and regional metro averages85Go
- 3Forest Estates· WheatonViolent crime rates are significantly lower than state and national medians.84Go
- 4Connecticut Avenue Estates· WheatonViolent crime rates are significantly lower than regional and national averages.83Go
- 5McKenney Hills· WheatonVery low incidence of violent crime compared to national and regional metro averages.83Go
- 6Newport Hills· WheatonSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to state and national averages82Go
- 7Wheaton Crest· WheatonLow rate of violent crime compared to regional and national averages80Go
- 8Glenallen· WheatonImmediate walking access to the expansive Brookside Gardens and Wheaton Regional Park80Go
- 9Chestnut Ridge· WheatonSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader regional averages80Go
- 10Kensington Heights· WheatonVery low violent crime rate relative to regional and national averages79Go, stay aware
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.