Is Bellwood Estates safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bellwood Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bellwood Estates
“Go. Bellwood Estates is a tranquil, well-kept suburban neighborhood characterized by low violent crime and stable homeownership. Visitors staying with family or traveling through will find it exceptionally safe, though a vehicle is necessary for convenient movement.”
About the area
Bellwood Estates is an established mid-century residential community in Virginia Beach featuring single-family detached homes on quiet residential streets. It offers a calm, suburban living environment bordered by the commercial and commuter conveniences of the Princess Anne corridor.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bellwood Estates
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no municipal bike-share station in the neighborhood; recreational cycling is pleasant on interior residential roads, though surrounding arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below regional and national benchmarks
- High homeownership rate and well-kept properties contribute to a strong sense of neighborhood watch and stability
- Close proximity to grocery centers, healthcare facilities, and retail hubs along major nearby arterials
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle larcenies occur periodically
- Virtually no commercial or dining options within immediate walking distance inside the subdivision
- Suburban road design limits pedestrian connectivity to neighboring districts
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Bellwood Estates, with services and occasional panhandling situated primarily around distant commercial intersections.
What Bellwood Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm with residents commuting to work, exercising dogs, and children waiting for school buses in a secure setting.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet suburban rhythm with routine delivery vehicles and neighbors out in their yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal traffic and safe conditions for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and peaceful with virtually no foot traffic; street safety remains consistently high.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides limited bus service along peripheral corridors like Princess Anne Road, but internal streets have no transit access and there is no light rail in the immediate area.
Street parking is free, unrestricted, and easy to find along residential curbs, with most homes featuring private multi-car driveways.
Things to do in Bellwood Estates
- Enjoy a morning walk or jog through the low-traffic residential streets and cul-de-sacs
- Visit neighboring community parks and recreational sports fields just a short drive away
- Access nearby Princess Anne shopping centers for local dining and everyday retail
Local favorites
- The Egg Bistro · Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (2150)A popular local spot serving creative eggs Benedict, loaded pancakes, and hearty breakfast fare.
- Rigoletto Italian Bakery & Cafe · Italian Bakery · 4.7★ (1280)Authentic Italian bakery offering fresh cannoli, custom cakes, espresso, and classic deli sandwiches.
- New Realm Brewing Company · Brewery & Kitchen · 4.6★ (2540)Sprawling craft brewery with an expansive outdoor beer garden, lawn games, and artisanal pub fare.
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.