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Norfolk neighborhood safety scores
80 Norfolk neighborhoods scored, averaging 69/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
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Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Larchmont· NorfolkNestled along the Lafayette River just north of Old Dominion University, Larchmont is an established, affluent neighborhood defined by majestic live o86Go
- Edgewater· NorfolkEdgewater is a picturesque, established waterfront neighborhood nestled along the Lafayette River in northwestern Norfolk. Known for its stately 20th-86Go
- Talbot Park· NorfolkTalbot Park is an established, affluent residential community bordered by the Lafayette River and Wayne Creek in north-central Norfolk. Known for mid-85Go
- Lafayette Shores· NorfolkLafayette Shores is an exclusive waterfront neighborhood located along the Lafayette River in central Norfolk. It features upscale contemporary and tr84Go
- Meadowbrook· NorfolkMeadowbrook is an established waterfront-adjacent residential neighborhood in Norfolk characterized by well-kept mid-century and traditional homes sur84Go
- Freemason· NorfolkWest Freemason is Norfolk's oldest intact neighborhood, defined by cobblestone streets, gas lanterns, historic brick townhomes, and lush riverfront vi84Go
- East Beach· NorfolkSituated along the Chesapeake Bay at the eastern edge of Norfolk, East Beach is a picturesque New Urbanist community known for its classic coastal arc83Go
- Lakewood· NorfolkTucked along the bends of the Lafayette River in north-central Norfolk, Lakewood is a charming, affluent neighborhood known for mature canopy trees an83Go
- Algonquin Park· NorfolkAlgonquin Park is an established, tree-canopied waterfront neighborhood in Norfolk characterized by mid-century and colonial-revival single-family hom82Go
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- Riverview· NorfolkRiverview is an intimate, scenic waterfront community featuring early 20th-century bungalows, shady tree-lined streets, and access to the Lafayette Ri78Go, stay aware
- Ghent· NorfolkGhent is a picturesque historic district characterized by tree-lined streets, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival architecture, and bustling commercial st78Go, stay aware
- Meadowbrook Forest· NorfolkMeadowbrook Forest is an established, predominantly mid-century suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and 76Go, stay aware
- Colley Avenue· NorfolkColley Avenue serves as a bustling, tree-lined thoroughfare anchored by historic Ghent brownstones, independent boutiques, and beloved neighborhood ea76Go, stay aware
- Colonial Place· NorfolkColonial Place is an established, picturesque Norfolk neighborhood characterized by early 20th-century Craftsman and Colonial Revival homes surrounded76Go, stay aware
- Winona· NorfolkWinona is an established, picturesque neighborhood in Norfolk characterized by early 20th-century bungalows, leafy tree-lined streets, and waterfront 76Go, stay aware
- Willoughby Terrace· NorfolkWilloughby Terrace is a laid-back bayfront neighborhood situated on the narrow peninsula leading out toward Willoughby Spit in Norfolk. The community 76Go, stay aware
- Willoughby Spit· NorfolkOccupying a narrow finger of land between the Chesapeake Bay and Willoughby Bay, Willoughby Spit is known for quiet shorelines, marinas, and nautical 75Go, stay aware
- Pinewell· NorfolkPinewell is an established coastal community in northern Norfolk nestled along the Chesapeake Bay and the Ocean View Golf Course. It features a mix of74Go, stay aware
- Ventosa· NorfolkVentosa is an established, tree-lined residential community situated in northern Norfolk near the Lafayette River. It features classic mid-century sin74Go, stay aware
- Tarrallton· NorfolkTarrallton is an established suburban community in Norfolk featuring modest mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and community-centered amen74Go, stay aware
- Camellia Shores· NorfolkCamellia Shores is a tucked-away suburban neighborhood nestled near Lake Whitehurst and Little Creek in northeast Norfolk. It primarily consists of mi73Go, stay aware
- Granby Shores· NorfolkGranby Shores is a low-key, largely residential coastal neighborhood situated near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and Mason Creek. It features a blen73Go, stay aware
- Suburban Acres· NorfolkSuburban Acres is a classic mid-century residential enclave in central-north Norfolk, characterized by mature trees, ranch-style and brick homes, and 73Go, stay aware
- Lafayette-Winona· NorfolkLafayette-Winona is an established midtown Norfolk neighborhood known for mature tree canopy, 1920s craftsman bungalows, and scenic views along the La72Go, stay aware
- Snug Harbor· NorfolkSnug Harbor is an established, tucked-away residential neighborhood nestled along the tidal inlets of Norfolk. Characterized by mid-century single-fam71Go, stay aware
- Larrymore Lawns· NorfolkLarrymore Lawns is an established mid-century neighborhood in Norfolk composed mainly of modest single-family ranch homes and mature trees. It serves 71Go, stay aware
- East Haven· NorfolkEast Haven is an established residential neighborhood in northeastern Norfolk, situated near Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and scen71Go, stay aware
- East Ocean View· NorfolkEast Ocean View is a coastal neighborhood in northeastern Norfolk bordering the Chesapeake Bay and Little Creek Inlet. The area features a mix of upsc71Go, stay aware
- Bay View Beach· NorfolkBay View Beach is a low-key coastal neighborhood in northern Norfolk situated along the calm waters of the Chesapeake Bay. It features a blend of trad71Go, stay aware
- Oceanair· NorfolkLocated just inland from the Chesapeake Bay beaches of Ocean View, Oceanair is a low-density residential neighborhood composed of mid-century single-f71Go, stay aware
- Green Hill Farms· NorfolkGreen Hill Farms is a mid-century, predominantly single-family residential enclave located in eastern Norfolk. Characterized by mature trees, modest r71Go, stay aware
- Sussex· NorfolkSussex is a modest, established residential neighborhood situated near Norfolk International Airport and Lake Whitehurst. The area features a mix of m71Go, stay aware
- Cottage Park· NorfolkCottage Park is a relaxed, predominantly single-family neighborhood situated along Mason Creek in the northern district of Norfolk. Characterized by m71Go, stay aware
- Commodore Park· NorfolkCommodore Park is an established residential enclave in northern Norfolk, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, leafy side streets, and pr71Go, stay aware
- Glenwood Park· NorfolkGlenwood Park is an established, mid-century residential community characterized by single-family brick ranches, mature trees, and quiet side streets.71Go, stay aware
- Virginia Gardens· NorfolkVirginia Gardens is an established residential neighborhood in northern Norfolk characterized by mid-century ranch homes, leafy lots, and a strong pre71Go, stay aware
- River Oaks· NorfolkRiver Oaks is an established mid-century residential community situated in eastern Norfolk, characterized by single-family ranch-style homes and quiet71Go, stay aware
- Fox Hall Park· NorfolkFox Hall Park is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood located in eastern Norfolk near the Military Highway corridor. Defined by modest71Go, stay aware
- Fairlawn Estates· NorfolkFairlawn Estates is an established, predominantly suburban-style neighborhood featuring mid-century single-family homes and tree-lined residential str70Go, stay aware
- Lake Terrace· NorfolkLake Terrace is a peaceful suburban neighborhood tucked near Norfolk's municipal lakes and airport corridor. It features quiet, tree-lined streets wit70Go, stay aware
- Azalea Acres· NorfolkAzalea Acres is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in northeastern Norfolk, located just north of Norfolk International Airport and n70Go, stay aware
- Miller Heights· NorfolkMiller Heights is an established, quiet residential neighborhood in Norfolk characterized primarily by modest mid-century single-family homes and leaf70Go, stay aware
- Poplar Hall· NorfolkPoplar Hall is a mid-century, largely single-family residential community tucked in eastern Norfolk near Broad Creek. It provides a peaceful suburban 70Go, stay aware
- Downtown Norfolk· NorfolkDowntown Norfolk is the cultural and financial core of the Hampton Roads region, situated along the Elizabeth River. The neighborhood features a mix o70Go, stay aware
- NEON District· NorfolkThe NEON (New Energy of Norfolk) District is a compact cultural and arts hub filled with large-scale murals, independent performance venues, and creat70Go, stay aware
- Lenox· NorfolkLenox is an established, primarily residential neighborhood in Norfolk featuring early-to-mid 20th-century single-family homes and modest apartment bu69Go, stay aware
- Roosevelt Gardens· NorfolkRoosevelt Gardens is an established mid-century neighborhood in north-central Norfolk featuring modest single-family brick ranches and quiet residenti68Go, stay aware
- Ingleside· NorfolkIngleside is an established mid-century neighborhood in Norfolk characterized by tree-lined streets, modest brick ranch-style homes, and proximity to 68Go, stay aware
- Willard Park· NorfolkWillard Park is a small, established residential neighborhood in Norfolk characterized by mid-century single-family homes and tree-lined streets. It o68Go, stay aware
- Northside· NorfolkNorthside is a quiet, working- to middle-class residential area in northern Norfolk, bordered by tidal waterways and anchored by large municipal recre67Go, stay aware
- Janaf· NorfolkSituated in eastern Norfolk at the major intersection of Military Highway and Virginia Beach Boulevard, Janaf is dominated by large open-air shopping 67Go, stay aware
- Camden Heights· NorfolkCamden Heights is an established mid-century residential enclave comprised mostly of single-family brick ranch homes and bungalows. It sits just north66Go, stay aware
- Brentwood· NorfolkBrentwood is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in eastern Norfolk featuring single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and direct acce66Go, stay aware
- Bel-Aire· NorfolkBel-Aire is a tranquil, postwar residential pocket in northern Norfolk characterized by modest single-family homes, mature trees, and a strong presenc66Go, stay aware
- Lafayette Annex· NorfolkLafayette Annex is a compact, mid-century residential enclave located in central Norfolk near the Lafayette River and major transit corridors. It cons66Go, stay aware
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Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Monticello Village· NorfolkMonticello Village is a compact, predominantly residential neighborhood situated near central Norfolk with a mix of single-family homes, modest apartm64Caution
- Oakwood· NorfolkOakwood is a quiet, working-class residential neighborhood in central-east Norfolk characterized by mid-century single-family homes and modest rental 64Caution
- Merrimack Park· NorfolkMerrimack Park is a small residential neighborhood in Norfolk situated near major thoroughfares and military installations. The area features modest m64Caution
- Wayside Manor· NorfolkWayside Manor is a modest mid-century residential community situated in northern Norfolk, Virginia. It features single-family homes with yards, quiet 64Caution
- Old Dominion University· NorfolkOld Dominion University encompasses a sprawling, active collegiate campus nestled between the Elizabeth River and commercial corridors like Hampton Bo64Caution
- Titustown· NorfolkTitustown is a historically significant residential neighborhood in northern Norfolk, established in the early 20th century as a planned community for64Caution
- Norvella Heights· NorfolkNorvella Heights is a mid-century suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch homes, modest rental duplexes, and mature trees. Tucked s64Caution
- Estabrook Park· NorfolkEstabrook Park is a working-class residential neighborhood located in central Norfolk, featuring modest mid-century single-family homes, duplexes, and64Caution
- Estabrook· NorfolkEstabrook is an established residential neighborhood in Norfolk situated along Chesapeake Boulevard, featuring mid-century single-family homes and mod64Caution
- Fairmount Park· NorfolkFairmount Park is an established, modest residential community located in central Norfolk featuring tree-lined streets and early-to-mid 20th-century s63Caution
- Cottage Road Park· NorfolkCottage Road Park is a modest residential pocket in northeastern Norfolk, situated near the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek corridor. The neighb63Caution
- Roland Park· NorfolkRoland Park is an established, modest residential community in central-eastern Norfolk characterized by mid-century single-family homes and tree-lined63Caution
- Elmhurst· NorfolkElmhurst is an established, predominantly working-class residential neighborhood located in central-east Norfolk. The area consists primarily of mid-263Caution
- Norview Gardens· NorfolkNorview Gardens is an established mid-century residential community in northern Norfolk comprised primarily of modest single-family ranch homes and bu62Caution
- Denby Park· NorfolkDenby Park is a quiet suburban-style enclave in northern Norfolk featuring mid-century single-family homes, duplexes, and apartment complexes. It bord62Caution
- Coleman Place· NorfolkColeman Place is a mid-century residential neighborhood in central Norfolk situated just north of Virginia Beach Boulevard. It features modest single-62Caution
- Broad Creek· NorfolkBroad Creek is an east-side Norfolk neighborhood shaped by a major HOPE VI revitalization project that replaced older public housing with modern mixed61Caution
- Ballentine Place· NorfolkBallentine Place is an early 20th-century streetcar suburb situated just east of Midtown Norfolk. It is primarily a residential area characterized by 60Caution
- Norview Heights· NorfolkNorview Heights is an established mid-century neighborhood located in north-central Norfolk, composed largely of single-family ranch homes and local s60Caution
- Brambleton· NorfolkBrambleton is a historic urban neighborhood situated just east of Downtown Norfolk and adjacent to Norfolk State University. It features a mix of mid-54Caution
- Grandy Park· NorfolkGrandy Park is a compact, predominantly residential neighborhood located in east-central Norfolk near the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River. Chara54Caution
- Campostella Heights· NorfolkCampostella Heights is a predominantly residential, working-class neighborhood located in southern Norfolk along the Elizabeth River basin. It feature51Caution
- Berkley· NorfolkBerkley is a historic, waterfront-adjacent neighborhood situated along the South Branch of the Elizabeth River just south of Downtown Norfolk. It feat50Caution
- Campostella· NorfolkSituated just south of the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, Campostella is a historic, working-class neighborhood in Norfolk. It predominantly c48Caution
- Park Place· NorfolkPark Place is a historic, grid-patterned urban neighborhood in Norfolk located just north of Ghent, known for its craftsman-style homes, community gar48Caution