Is Belleview safe?
Tysons, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Belleview as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Belleview
“Go. Belleview in the Tysons/McLean area is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent suburban residential enclave. Visitors face virtually no violent crime risks, though standard precautions against vehicle theft or opportunistic property crime apply.”
About the area
Belleview is a peaceful residential neighborhood bordering McLean and the urban commercial hub of Tysons, Virginia. Characterized by spacious single-family homes, leafy streets, and manicured yards, it offers a calm retreat adjacent to major corporate, dining, and shopping destinations.
- Affluent Suburb
- Quiet & Leafy
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Belleview
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Capital Bikeshare docks are available near the McLean and Tysons Silver Line stations, though direct dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood are limited, requiring shared roadway cycling to reach the W&OD Trail connections.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of violent crime and well-below-average property crime backed by responsive Fairfax County Police.
- Very high median household income exceeding $180,000 with exceptionally low poverty and high homeownership rates.
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets with minimal foot traffic from non-residents.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins or package theft.
- Car-dependent residential layout with few direct pedestrian connections to central Tysons amenities.
- High-speed arterial traffic along bounding corridors like Route 123 (Chain Bridge Rd) and Route 7 (Leesburg Pike).
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within the Belleview residential area, with rare, minimal panhandling limited to major commercial intersections near Tysons Corner.
What Belleview is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with early morning joggers and dog walkers moving along quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity, feeling completely safe and undisturbed.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with commuters returning home; streets are safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal light and traffic, remaining safe but noticeably desolate.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Fairfax Connector and WMATA; the nearest rail stations are McLean Station and Tysons Station on the Silver Line, roughly a 5- to 7-minute drive away, supplemented by Fairfax Connector bus routes on perimeter corridors.
Residential street parking is readily available, free, and unrestricted on most neighborhood streets, while nearby commercial areas offer ample garage and surface parking.
Things to do in Belleview
- Explore premier shopping and luxury retail at nearby Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria.
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and walking paths at nearby Lewinsville Park.
- Attend a live performance or cultural event at Capital One Hall just minutes away.
Local favorites
- Founding Farmers Tysons · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (5120)Popular sustainable restaurant serving farm-to-table American comfort food and craft cocktails.
- Santini's New York Style Deli · Deli · 4.5★ (1180)Local favorite offering hefty New York-style subs, pizzas, and Italian specialties.
- Patsy's American · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (2340)Lively Great American Restaurants outpost serving classic steaks, seafood, and cocktails.
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.