Is Bellamy Plantation safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bellamy Plantation as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bellamy Plantation
“Go. Bellamy Plantation is a quiet, comfortable suburban neighborhood with low crime rates and a strong community feel. Visitors will find it peaceful and safe at virtually any hour, though a personal vehicle is necessary to explore the wider area.”
About the area
Located in central-southern Virginia Beach near Salem and Landstown, Bellamy Plantation is an established, master-planned residential community of single-family homes and townhouses. The neighborhood is characterized by manicured lawns, cul-de-sacs, and convenient access to local shopping plazas and athletic facilities.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bellamy Plantation
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no city bike-share program in this residential sector, and while neighborhood streets are calm enough for casual cycling, major arterial roads lack dedicated bike infrastructure.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Stable household incomes with strong economic indicators and low poverty rates
- Family-friendly environment with minimal street-level disturbances
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with minimal direct walkability to commercial centers
- Lacks dedicated nightlife or major tourist attractions within the immediate neighborhood
- Occasional opportunistic property thefts from unlocked parked vehicles along residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Bellamy Plantation, with no encampments or panhandling observed inside the residential subdivisions.
What Bellamy Plantation is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard suburban traffic and children playing outside after school.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and residential as neighbors return home; streets remain very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with little to no pedestrian activity; safety remains high despite low lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates limited bus service in the broader area (including routes along Princess Anne Road), but there is no direct light rail or BRT connection, making transit impractical for most trips.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways, garages, and free on-street parking on residential streets; shopping centers offer ample free surface parking.
Things to do in Bellamy Plantation
- Enjoy a morning stroll or jog through the neighborhood's quiet, tree-lined residential loops
- Catch youth sports tournaments or practice at nearby local community athletic fields and parks
- Shop and dine at the surrounding commercial plazas along Princess Anne Road
Local favorites
- Taste · Deli & Specialty Food Store · 4.6★ (510)Popular local regional chain offering specialty sandwiches, housemade sauces, and upscale pantry goods.
- Yiannis Wine & Food · Wine Bar & Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.5★ (320)Upscale neighborhood spot featuring extensive boutique wine selections and Mediterranean bistro fare.
- Tully Cafe · Cafe & Bakery · 4.7★ (240)Cozy suburban coffee shop serving specialty espresso drinks, pastries, and light breakfast options.
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.