Is Artillery Ridge safe?
Fredericksburg, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Artillery Ridge as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Artillery Ridge
“Go. Artillery Ridge is a quiet, low-crime residential subdivision situated just south of downtown Fredericksburg. It offers a calm, safe suburban atmosphere with easy access to nearby Civil War battlefields and regional shopping corridors.”
About the area
Artillery Ridge is a peaceful residential community characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs. Located near historic battlefield lands and major thoroughfares like Route 1 and Tidewater Trail, it functions primarily as a quiet bedroom community for local workers and D.C.-area commuters.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Artillery Ridge
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no dedicated bike-share program in the immediate vicinity, but the nearby Fredericksburg Pathways trail system and battlefield perimeter roads offer scenic recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime compared to state and national benchmarks
- Stable residential neighborhood with high homeownership and well-maintained properties
- Close proximity to Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park lands
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and property larceny typical of suburban pockets
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining within the subdivision
- Limited street lighting along some secondary residential side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within Artillery Ridge, as support services and encampments are situated closer to downtown transit hubs and major commercial corridors.
What Artillery Ridge is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented, with school buses and light neighborhood traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting where walking or jogging remains safe and undisturbed.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with little activity; standard awareness is adequate.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited in the immediate neighborhood; FRED (Fredericksburg Regional Transit) operates regional bus lines along major peripheral corridors, while the Fredericksburg VRE/Amtrak station is roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and unrestricted on-street parking throughout the residential streets.
Things to do in Artillery Ridge
- Explore the historic grounds and hiking paths at the nearby Fredericksburg Battlefield along Lee Drive
- Visit the Slaughter Pen Farm battlefield site to learn about local Civil War history
- Take a short drive into Historic Downtown Fredericksburg for riverside dining and boutique shopping
Local favorites
- Eileen's Bakery & Cafe · Bakery & Cafe · 4.7★ (1150)Beloved local daytime spot in nearby downtown serving artisan pastries, espresso, and sandwiches in a historic church building.
- Mason-Dixon Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1820)Down-home destination serving made-from-scratch Southern comfort staples, burgers, and breakfast.
- Sedona Taphouse · New American · 4.5★ (1400)Popular nearby gathering place known for its extensive craft beer menu, flatbreads, and steak entrees.
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.