how safe is the oxon hill area? (Fort Washington, Indian Head: casino, place to live)

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by G1..

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The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Oxon Hill is 1 in 36. Based on FBI crime data, Oxon Hill is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Maryland, Oxon Hill has a crime rate that is higher than 83% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.



............not making anything up.

In the 20 years I've lived near Langley Park, a low-income immigrant community, nothing violent has happened to me, my family, or my neighbors. We had one random break-in at a neighbor's house. One neighbor was robbed at her front door, but her assailant followed her home from her job in DC.

We have left our car doors unlocked at night. Our new van door was left open multiple times when we would accidentally hit the key fob. Doors to the house have been left unlocked and even ajar. No car was stolen. Nothing was taken from the cars. House was never broken into.

I'm either the luckiest SOB in the DC area, or what TechlawyerinPG said is spot on.

Safety is not walking in dark alleys at 3am yelling, "Can someone rob me.", not associating with people with guns who are high strung or finds no big deal in breaking laws, remembering to lock your doors, not leaving expensive things on your car seats, etc. etc.

"Definitely an eye-opener for sure," said Awadallah. "(We) have to step up our security definitely a little bit more we have been here 24 years never once crossed our minds in the heart of Columbia Pike that this would happen.

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A few things: Nowhere is completely safe. There are opportunists everywhere. This dealership owner let his guard down because he assumed Columbia Pike was safe. Did he use precautions to keep from getting robbed? No.

1. Failed to install a working security alarm.
2. Somehow the keys to cars worth tens of thousands of dollars were not in a wall or floor safe.
3. The owner to the dealership now decides to purchase a security camera. He's got bigger issues.

The thieves attempted to hit a fourth dealership, according to police, but an alarm went off as they tried to get inside.

Imagine that. Someone who took precautions avoided being a target. The same goes for home owners.

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/brazen-t...ng-12-vehicles

A few tips:

1. Cut away large or tall bushes near exterior doors and windows. You eliminate places for would-be thieves to hide.

2. Lights, lights, lights. Thieves usually avoid places that illuminate their nefarious activities to others. My neighbor put a motion light on the utility pole. So, even when someone gets near cars parked on the street, a floodlight is activated. We all have powerful motion lights that turns night into day when walking within 50 feet of our properties.

3. Use an alarm system. Your insurance company will even give you a discount. An alarm siren is as good as someone yelling for help even if your system is not monitored. Smart security systems now can even blink all the lights in addition to sounding an alarm Recall that thieves don't like lights and loud sirens. They also don't like the fact that the police may be arriving soon.

4. Be aware of your surroundings. Go to community meetings. Usually the latest crime updates and safety tips are discussed that random crime stat websites can't tell you. Your neighborhood police officer usually attends. Information is power. You will also feel more connected to your community.

If people did those 4 things, even Oxon Hill would be okay to live in.

[G1..]

Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

In the 20 years I've lived near Langley Park, a low-income immigrant community, nothing violent has happened to me, my family, or my neighbors. We had one random break-in at a neighbor's house. One neighbor was robbed at her front door, but her assailant followed her home from her job in DC.

We have left our car doors unlocked at night. Our new van door was left open multiple times when we would accidentally hit the key fob. Doors to the house have been left unlocked and even ajar. No car was stolen. Nothing was taken from the cars. House was never broken into.

I'm either the luckiest SOB in the DC area, or what TechlawyerinPG said is spot on.

Safety is not walking in dark alleys at 3am yelling, "Can someone rob me.", not associating with people with guns who are high strung or finds no big deal in breaking laws, remembering to lock your doors, not leaving expensive things on your car seats, etc. etc.

"

A few things: Nowhere is completely safe. There are opportunists everywhere. This dealership owner let his guard down because he assumed Columbia Pike was safe. Did he use precautions to keep from getting robbed? No.

1. Failed to install a working security alarm.
2. Somehow the keys to cars worth tens of thousands of dollars were not in a wall or floor safe.
3. The owner to the dealership now decides to purchase a security camera. He's got bigger issues.



Imagine that. Someone who took precautions avoided being a target. The same goes for home owners.

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/brazen-t...ng-12-vehicles

A few tips:

1. Cut away large or tall bushes near exterior doors and windows. You eliminate places for would-be thieves to hide.

2. Lights, lights, lights. Thieves usually avoid places that illuminate their nefarious activities to others. My neighbor put a motion light on the utility pole. So, even when someone gets near cars parked on the street, a floodlight is activated. We all have powerful motion lights that turns night into day when walking within 50 feet of our properties.

3. Use an alarm system. Your insurance company will even give you a discount. An alarm siren is as good as someone yelling for help even if your system is not monitored. Smart security systems now can even blink all the lights in addition to sounding an alarm Recall that thieves don't like lights and loud sirens. They also don't like the fact that the police may be arriving soon.

4. Be aware of your surroundings. Go to community meetings. Usually the latest crime updates and safety tips are discussed that random crime stat websites can't tell you. Your neighborhood police officer usually attends. Information is power. You will also feel more connected to your community.

If people did those 4 things, even Oxon Hill would be okay to live in.

Yeah, ok. None of this has a thing to do with the OP.

[Jalux]

Originally Posted by Mista Jones

Based on the link you posted violent crime in Oxon Hill is at a rate 3.97 vs 4.69 for MD and 4 National Median. In addition the map supports what others have mentioned, that the crime is mostly concentrated along the DC line.

G1 better call for the check because you just served him a heavy dish.

[slowlane3]

I grew up, only a block from Terrell Ave, and actually lived there from 1950 to 1991. It's part of the incorporated town "Forest Heights" which has it's own elected Mayor, town council, and Police department. The all.brick homes were built in early to mid 1950s, and are detached single.family. But just a block away are semi.detached (duplexes) and an elementary school with a Magnet program (the last time I checked). The population is overwhelmingly Black, but with some Hispanics arriving in recent years. Constant traffic on the VERY nearby Beltway 95/495, as well as Route 210, (both of them technically only 1/4 mile from Terrell Ave, but further by car) makes a continuous noisy roar all the time.

[G1..]

Originally Posted by Jalux

G1 better call for the check because you just served him a heavy dish.

The OP asked a question and I gave him facts ,nothing made up .I don't sell real estate and not a "property pusher" as many on these boards are. If you want to live by a Casino with the traffic all day and night and Lord knows Indian Head Hwy has no problems except being known as the deadliest road in Maryland be my guest ,Oxon Hill is your place.

[scorch666]

If you are looking in Oxon Hill the part I think is better is south of MGM and Tanger outlets. If you go North of the beltway Oxon Hill becomes a bit different, but not much different than most of Southeast DC. I like Oxon Hill, it has alot of great things. Geographically it's a pretty area, you are at higher elevation than Alexandria. You can bicycle everywhere, I bought my house in Oxon Hill because i worked in Alexandria, and I would ride my bike in and avoid all traffic. Works great. You pay a fraction of the costs of VA. With Amazon coming in this area has seen a big rise in housing prices. There are downsides, there isn't high end grocery stores, the shops concentrated along oxon hill rd are not in great shape. But there is alot of investors coming in and investing in Oxon Hill.

[slowlane3]

I personally wrote much of the following articles myself, based having lived in Oxon Hill from 1950 until 1991

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxon_Hill,_Maryland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Washington,_Maryland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Heights,_Maryland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accokeek,_Maryland

[WoundedSpirit]

My ex-husband grew up on S Huron Dr in the 60's and 70's. By the mid to late 70's, it became predominately black, and the white folks were leaving because it was being made clear they were no longer welcome there. My FIL had a gun pulled on him at the local Burger King, and they had to do their shopping across the river in Virginia.

Of course, this was decades ago and a different time, so I imagine a lot has changed since then. I was there once in the early 80's, and I can only recall that it was a beautiful area in close proximity to some awesome historical sites.

[Jalux]

Originally Posted by scorch666

If you are looking in Oxon Hill the part I think is better is south of MGM and Tanger outlets. If you go North of the beltway Oxon Hill becomes a bit different, but not much different than most of Southeast DC. I like Oxon Hill, it has alot of great things. Geographically it's a pretty area, you are at higher elevation than Alexandria. You can bicycle everywhere, I bought my house in Oxon Hill because i worked in Alexandria, and I would ride my bike in and avoid all traffic. Works great. You pay a fraction of the costs of VA. With Amazon coming in this area has seen a big rise in housing prices. There are downsides, there isn't high end grocery stores, the shops concentrated along oxon hill rd are not in great shape. But there is alot of investors coming in and investing in Oxon Hill.

South of MGM/Tangier Outlets isn't Oxon Hill.

It's Fort Washington, west of 210 portion. A lot of the regional wealth of PGC lives there. Absolutely wonderful place to live.

[Baghead]

When you look at the onslaught suffered by PGPD in the early 80s in the area compared to now, it is clear that things have GREATLY improved and there is every indication that the general trend will continue.


And yes, this is where affordable housing is located... for now.