Is Beechwood safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Beechwood as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Beechwood
“Go. Beechwood is a quiet, predominantly residential suburban community in Virginia Beach with low levels of violent crime. While adjacent commercial strips along major corridors experience routine property theft and traffic, the interior neighborhood streets are peaceful and safe for visitors.”
About the area
Beechwood is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in western Virginia Beach featuring single-family homes, mature trees, and nearby commercial plazas. It offers quick access to the Interstate 264 corridor, Town Center, and the Newtown Road transit hub.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Beechwood
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no public bike-share stations in the neighborhood, and dedicated bike lanes are sparse, though quiet interior neighborhood streets are suitable for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than national metropolitan averages
- Stable residential core with high rates of long-term homeownership and occupancy
- Convenient highway access to downtown Norfolk and Virginia Beach oceanfront destinations
- Quiet neighborhood street layout with minimal non-resident cut-through traffic
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins along periphery roads
- Pedestrian infrastructure is limited, with intermittent sidewalks on major connecting streets
- Proximity to high-traffic commercial corridors leads to localized noise and traffic congestion
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets, though occasional individuals asking for assistance may be seen near major retail intersections and bus stops along Virginia Beach Boulevard.
What Beechwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal vehicle traffic along internal residential avenues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban environment where streets remain safe for evening walks with standard awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; generally safe, though visitors should lock parked vehicles to deter petty theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides bus service along Virginia Beach Boulevard and Newtown Road via routes 20 and 27, connecting to The Tide light rail terminus at Newtown Road Station roughly 1.5 miles away.
Ample free residential street parking and private driveways throughout the neighborhood, with large free surface parking lots at all adjacent commercial centers.
Things to do in Beechwood
- Explore dining and shopping options along the Virginia Beach Boulevard retail corridor
- Take a short drive to Mount Trashmore Park for lakeside walking paths and panoramic city views
- Visit the nearby Virginia Beach Town Center for live entertainment and upscale dining
Local favorites
- Judy's Sichuan Cuisine · Sichuan Restaurant · 4.5★ (1240)Popular local favorite serving authentic, spicy Sichuan dishes and traditional Chinese classics.
- Jesses Taqueria · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Casual neighborhood eatery renowned for authentic street tacos and hearty burritos.
- Temptations Cafe · Cafe & Bakery · 4.4★ (310)Cozy spot offering specialty sandwiches, breakfast wraps, and fresh baked goods.
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.