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Richmond neighborhood safety scores
75 Richmond neighborhoods scored, averaging 73/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
Go — 29 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Windsor Farms· RichmondWindsor Farms is an exclusive, master-planned residential neighborhood established in the 1920s along the James River in Richmond's West End. It featu97Go
- Westhampton· RichmondLocated in Richmond's historic West End, Westhampton centers around the upscale Libbie and Grove shopping corridor. The neighborhood features manicure95Go
- Stonewall Court· RichmondStonewall Court is an idyllic residential neighborhood in Richmond's Near West End, known for its mature tree canopies and classic early-20th-century 94Go
- West End· RichmondRichmond's West End is an expansive, predominantly suburban and upscale area characterized by manicured residential streets, top-tier schools, and qua93Go
- Monument Avenue Park· RichmondMonument Avenue Park is a tranquil suburban-style neighborhood featuring well-preserved mid-century and colonial homes with manicured lawns. Located j92Go
- Roselawn· RichmondRoselawn is a charming residential enclave nestled in Richmond's Near West End, characterized by mid-century brick homes, mature trees, and well-tende90Go
- Colonial Place· RichmondColonial Place is a picturesque, tree-canopied enclave of historic early-20th-century brick and colonial-style homes nestled just west of the Museum D90Go
- Hampton Gardens· RichmondHampton Gardens is an established, affluent neighborhood nestled in Richmond's Near West End just south of Patterson Avenue and west of Malvern Garden90Go
- Westover Hills· RichmondWestover Hills is a charming, historic Southside neighborhood known for its eclectic 1920s architecture, mature tree canopy, and proximity to the Jame89Go
- Museum District· RichmondBounded by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to the east and Carytown to the south, the Museum District is characterized by tree-lined streets of early88Go
- Stadium· RichmondSituated just south of Carytown and anchored by the historic City Stadium, this charming neighborhood features tree-lined streets, historic bungalows,88Go
- Bellevue· RichmondBellevue is a historic early 20th-century streetcar suburb situated in Richmond's Northside, known for its distinctive stone entry arches, broad tree-88Go
- Southampton Hills· RichmondSouthampton Hills is an established, heavily wooded suburban neighborhood in Southside Richmond characterized by mid-century single-family homes and g88Go
- Byrd Park· RichmondNestled around a 287-acre municipal park south of the Downtown Expressway, Byrd Park features picturesque historic homes, quiet tree-lined streets, an87Go
- Carillon· RichmondCarillon is an upscale, historic residential enclave in Richmond's West End, named after the prominent 240-foot World War I Memorial Carillon tower st87Go
- Sauer's Garden· RichmondSauer's Garden is a historic, quiet residential enclave nestled between the Museum District, Scott's Addition, and Monument Avenue. It features pictur87Go
- Scott's Addition· RichmondOnce an industrial hub, Scott's Addition has evolved into Richmond's premier craft beverage and entertainment district, packed with repurposed warehou85Go
- Carytown· RichmondKnown as Richmond's 'Mile of Style,' Carytown is an eclectic commercial strip packed with independent boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, and historic s85Go
- Fernleigh· RichmondFernleigh is a serene, mid-century neighborhood characterized by brick ranches, mature hardwood trees, and large manicured lots south of the James Riv85Go
- Reedy Creek· RichmondTucked along the south bank of the James River, Reedy Creek combines quiet, wooded residential streets with an active outdoor recreation hub. It is a 84Go
- The Fan· RichmondThe Fan is a sprawling, picturesque historic district characterized by tree-lined streets, preserved late-19th-century rowhouses, and neighborhood cor84Go
- Woodland Heights· RichmondWoodland Heights is a leafy, historic neighborhood characterized by early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows, Queen Anne homes, and direct access to riv83Go
- Forest Hill· RichmondForest Hill is an established, tree-lined neighborhood situated along the south bank of the James River, celebrated for historic architecture and its 83Go
- Maymont· RichmondMaymont is a leafy, historic residential neighborhood nestled along the James River and adjacent to Byrd Park. It is best known for the expansive 100-83Go
- Fairway Acres· RichmondFairway Acres is a suburban-style mid-century enclave in Richmond's Southside featuring single-family ranch homes and mature tree-lined streets. It of81Go
- Ginter Park· RichmondGinter Park is a prominent historic Northside Richmond neighborhood celebrated for its stately early-20th-century mansions, expansive lawns, and canop80Go
- Oregon Hill· RichmondOregon Hill is a tight-knit, historic enclave known for its 19th-century worker cottages, vibrant arts culture, and scenic river overlooks. Sitting di80Go
- Westover Heights· RichmondWestover Heights is an established mid-century neighborhood nestled south of the James River, characterized by modest brick bungalows, lush tree-lined80Go
- Forest View· RichmondForest View is an established residential neighborhood in Southside Richmond characterized by mid-century ranches, bungalows, and lush mature tree can80Go
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Fine with normal city awareness.
- Shockoe Slip· RichmondShockoe Slip is a revitalized historic commercial district characterized by cobblestone streets, restored 19th-century brick warehouses, and proximity79Go, stay aware
- Chimborazo· RichmondChimborazo is an architectural enclave situated on the eastern bluffs of Richmond's Church Hill district, centered around the sprawling 30-acre Chimbo78Go, stay aware
- Forest Hill Terrace· RichmondForest Hill Terrace is an established mid-20th-century neighborhood situated just south of the James River and west of Forest Hill Park. It features s77Go, stay aware
- Fulton Hill· RichmondPerched on bluffs overlooking the James River and downtown skyline, Fulton Hill is a historic neighborhood characterized by early 20th-century cottage76Go, stay aware
- Church Hill· RichmondPerched on a bluff overlooking downtown Richmond and the James River, Church Hill is a picturesque 19th-century neighborhood centered around St. John'76Go, stay aware
- Monroe Ward· RichmondMonroe Ward is characterized by historic Greek Revival and Victorian townhomes interspersed with modern apartment conversions, state government office74Go, stay aware
- Fulton Bottom· RichmondNestled in Richmond's East End between Fulton Hill and the James River, Fulton Bottom is a revitalized historic area featuring a blend of newer reside73Go, stay aware
- Fulton· RichmondFulton, comprising Fulton Hill and Historic Fulton, is an East End Richmond community situated near the James River and Rocketts Landing. It offers a 73Go, stay aware
- Dorchester· RichmondDorchester is a primarily post-war residential suburb located in South Richmond, characterized by modest single-family ranch homes and quiet cul-de-sa72Go, stay aware
- Randolph· RichmondRandolph is a modest, historically working-class neighborhood characterized by a blend of 1970s suburban-style redevelopment, brick townhomes, and pro71Go, stay aware
- Battery Park· RichmondBattery Park is a historic Northside Richmond neighborhood characterized by leafy, tree-lined streets and early 20th-century American Foursquares and 71Go, stay aware
- Shockoe Bottom· RichmondShockoe Bottom is one of Richmond's oldest neighborhoods, known for its historic converted tobacco warehouses, cobblestone streets, and energetic dini70Go, stay aware
- Northside· RichmondNorthside, Richmond is a large and diverse district known for historic early-20th-century architecture, independent eateries, and expansive green spac70Go, stay aware
- Downtown Richmond· RichmondDowntown Richmond serves as Virginia's civic and financial hub, characterized by historic government architecture, corporate high-rises, and direct ri70Go, stay aware
- City Center· RichmondCity Center serves as the civic and historic heart of Richmond, housing the Virginia State Capitol, government complexes, and major performance venues70Go, stay aware
- Shannon Terrace· RichmondShannon Terrace is a quiet, established residential pocket located in the Northside section of Richmond. The neighborhood features mid-century single-70Go, stay aware
- Rivanna Junction· RichmondRivanna Junction is a semi-industrial and residential neighborhood shaped by its historic CSX rail corridors and proximity to the James River. Situate70Go, stay aware
- Manchester· RichmondSituated directly across the James River from downtown Richmond, Manchester is a historic industrial and manufacturing neighborhood that has experienc70Go, stay aware
- Carver· RichmondCarver is a close-knit urban neighborhood in Richmond framed by West Broad Street and Interstate 95. A historic African American community with a burg70Go, stay aware
- Montrose Heights· RichmondMontrose Heights is an established East End neighborhood characterized by mid-century brick bungalows, modest single-family homes, and a quiet, semi-s70Go, stay aware
- Oakwood· RichmondOakwood is a quiet, predominantly residential neighborhood anchored by its expansive 19th-century cemetery and featuring a mix of Victorian, Queen Ann69Go, stay aware
- Forest Hill Farms· RichmondForest Hill Farms is a wooded, mid-century residential neighborhood situated on Richmond's Southside near the Jahnke Road and Forest Hill Avenue corri68Go, stay aware
- Jackson Ward· RichmondHistorically celebrated as the 'Birthplace of Black Capitalism' and the 'Harlem of the South,' Jackson Ward is renowned for its ornate 19th-century ca67Go, stay aware
- Shed Town· RichmondShed Town is a small historic neighborhood tucked adjacent to Church Hill North and Chimborazo in Richmond's East End. Known for its modest historic c66Go, stay aware
- Fonticello Spring· RichmondCentering on historic Fonticello Park (Carter Jones Park), this Southside Richmond neighborhood features leafy streets, early 20th-century bungalows, 65Go, stay aware
- Woodstock· RichmondWoodstock is a mid-century, primarily residential neighborhood located in Richmond's Southside, characterized by modest single-family ranch-style home65Go, stay aware
- Union Hill· RichmondPerched on a bluff overlooking downtown Richmond and Shockoe Valley, Union Hill is one of the city's historic 19th-century working-class neighborhoods65Go, stay aware
Caution — 17 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Warwick· RichmondWarwick is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in South Richmond characterized by modest ranch homes and tree-lined side streets. It o63Caution
- Chestnut Hill· RichmondChestnut Hill is a historic Northside Richmond neighborhood defined by tree-lined residential streets, Queen Anne cottages, and early 20th-century bun63Caution
- Warwick Acres· RichmondWarwick Acres is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood situated on Richmond's Southside near Chippenham Parkway. Composed primarily of 62Caution
- East End· RichmondRichmond's East End is a sprawling, historic district blending postcard-worthy antebellum architecture and award-winning bakeries with transitional re62Caution
- Cherry Gardens· RichmondCherry Gardens is a modest, postwar residential neighborhood in South Richmond characterized by single-family ranch homes and quiet side streets. It s62Caution
- Washington Park· RichmondWashington Park is a small, established residential enclave nestled in Richmond's historic Northside. It features leafy residential blocks of early-to61Caution
- Barton Heights· RichmondBarton Heights is one of Richmond's earliest streetcar suburbs, characterized by rolling hills, mature trees, and turn-of-the-century architecture. Lo60Caution
- Pinehurst· RichmondPinehurst is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood in Richmond's Southside bordered by Midlothian Turnpike. The area is characterized b59Caution
- Broad Rock· RichmondBroad Rock is an established South Richmond neighborhood characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes, commercial strip centers, and an act58Caution
- Walmsley Village· RichmondWalmsley Village is a working-class residential neighborhood in Southside Richmond characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes and apartmen56Caution
- Fairmount· RichmondFairmount is an East End Richmond neighborhood defined by early 20th-century vernacular architecture, ongoing residential revitalization, and close co55Caution
- Highland Park· RichmondHighland Park is a historic streetcar suburb located just north of downtown Richmond, known for its eclectic mix of Victorian, Queen Anne, and Craftsm54Caution
- Blackwell· RichmondBlackwell is a historic South Richmond neighborhood directly south of Manchester that features a mix of early 20th-century homes, modern HOPE VI redev53Caution
- Clopton· RichmondClopton is a historic Southside Richmond neighborhood consisting of modest mid-century and pre-war bungalows, light industrial parcels, and small comm52Caution
- Bellemeade· RichmondBellemeade is a predominantly residential Southside Richmond neighborhood characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes, community green spa50Caution
- Southside· RichmondSouthside Richmond spans the southern banks of the James River, encompassing historic riverfronts, quiet residential pockets, and bustling multicultur50Caution
- Oak Grove· RichmondOak Grove is a working-class neighborhood in South Richmond characterized by modest single-family homes, industrial zoning, and commercial strips alon48Caution
No-go after dark — 2 areas
Not recommended for casual walking around.
- Creighton Court· RichmondCreighton Court is an East End Richmond public housing neighborhood currently undergoing extensive multi-phase demolition and redevelopment into mixed28No-go after dark
- Gilpin Court· RichmondGilpin Court is Richmond's oldest and largest public housing complex, located directly north of Interstate 95/64 and historic Jackson Ward. The neighb24No-go after dark