Is Arrowhead safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Arrowhead as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Arrowhead
“Go. Arrowhead is a safe, quiet, and established mid-century residential neighborhood in western Virginia Beach. With low violent crime rates, strong homeownership, and peaceful streets, visitors and short-term renters will encounter minimal safety concerns.”
About the area
Arrowhead is a classic suburban neighborhood characterized by mature shade trees, single-family ranch homes, and quiet cul-de-sacs. Situated just south of Virginia Beach Boulevard and near the I-264 interchange, it offers suburban serenity with quick access to the broader Hampton Roads region.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Arrowhead
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, and dedicated bike lanes are absent on major arterials, though interior residential roads are comfortable for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national metro averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Quiet, low-traffic interior streets ideal for walking dogs or jogging
Cons
- Suburban design with limited pedestrian infrastructure along peripheral commercial corridors
- Occasional opportunistic property theft such as unlocked vehicle rummaging
- Proximity to high-traffic arterial intersections can draw spillover congestion and commercial noise
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in the residential interior of Arrowhead, though occasional panhandling may be observed near major commercial intersections along Virginia Beach Boulevard and Newtown Road.
What Arrowhead is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting along quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with light local traffic and occasional school buses moving through.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere as residents return home, remaining very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with dark, quiet streets; standard vigilance is recommended due to minimal street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates bus routes along peripheral arterials including Virginia Beach Boulevard (Route 20), with connections to The Tide light rail at Newtown Road Station located approximately 1.5 miles to the west.
Street parking is free, abundant, and unrestricted throughout the neighborhood's residential streets, and commercial areas feature large, complimentary surface parking lots.
Things to do in Arrowhead
- Enjoy a morning run or walk through the quiet, shaded residential loops around Arrowhead Elementary School
- Work out or swim at the modern Kempsville Recreation Center located just a short drive away
- Explore diverse international dining options along the nearby Virginia Beach Boulevard corridor
Local favorites
- Judy's Sichuan Cuisine · Chinese Restaurant · 4.5★ (1350)Renowned regional staple serving authentic, spicy Sichuan dishes and handmade dumplings.
- Telly's Restaurant & Pizzeria · Pizza / Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (520)Longstanding neighborhood eatery serving classic hand-tossed pizzas, subs, and Italian pasta plates.
- Rigoletto Italian Bakery & Cafe · Bakery & Deli · 4.7★ (780)Authentic Italian bakery offering freshly filled cannoli, specialty pastries, espresso, and lunch subs.
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.