Is Annandale Acres safe?
Annandale, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Annandale Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Annandale Acres
“Go. Annandale Acres is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood characterized by quiet residential streets and mature trees. Visitors will find it very safe, with minimal violent crime and close access to the renowned Asian culinary hubs along nearby Little River Turnpike.”
Fairfax County Police occasionally report routine vehicle break-ins along border streets near commercial corridors, but violent crime remains exceptionally low.
About the area
Annandale Acres is a mid-century residential community in Annandale, featuring single-family ranch-style homes and tranquil cul-de-sacs. While strictly residential in character, it sits directly adjacent to Northern Virginia's vibrant Koreatown commercial district. It offers a calm, safe neighborhood experience within a highly diverse suburban setting.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban / Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Culinary Proximity
Walking and biking in Annandale Acres
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 45/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited on residential roads, but cyclists can readily connect to the nearby Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail and Holmes Run Stream Valley Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rate compared to state and national benchmarks
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Immediate proximity to Annandale's acclaimed Asian culinary and retail corridor
- Solid household economic stability with low poverty rates across Fairfax County
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as opportunistic car break-ins along perimeter roads
- Car-dependent interior with limited sidewalks on some residential streets
- Cut-through vehicle traffic during peak commuting hours on feeder roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential interior of Annandale Acres, though occasional panhandling occurs along major commercial intersections on Little River Turnpike.
What Annandale Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and joggers using the quiet streets with no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm suburban activity with low traffic volume and high overall personal safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and subdued as commuters return home, feeling very secure with ambient porch lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with minimal pedestrian presence; safe, though caution is recommended due to limited streetlights.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector and WMATA Metrobus routes (such as 29K, 29N, and 16A/16C) serve perimeter corridors like Little River Turnpike and Columbia Pike, connecting to the Dunn Loring-Merrifield or East Falls Church Metrorail stations roughly 4 to 5 miles away.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the neighborhood via private driveways and unrestricted curbside street parking.
Things to do in Annandale Acres
- Stroll the shaded residential streets and visit nearby Mason District Park for outdoor concerts and trails
- Explore authentic Korean barbecue, bakeries, and specialty markets along adjacent Little River Turnpike
- Visit the nearby Audrey Moore Recreation Center at Wakefield Park for indoor swimming, tennis, and trail access
Local favorites
- Kogiya Korean BBQ · Korean Restaurant · 4.6★ (2400)A popular, bustling spot serving premium meats grilled at tabletop stations alongside classic side dishes.
- Shilla Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.4★ (1500)A neighborhood fixture offering traditional Korean pastries, custom cakes, bingsu, and espresso drinks.
- A&J Restaurant · Dim Sum / Chinese Restaurant · 4.5★ (1200)A renowned casual diner specializing in Northern Chinese small plates, spicy beef noodle soup, and pan-fried dumplings.
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.