Is Belmont Hills safe?
Stafford, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Belmont Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Belmont Hills
“Go. Belmont Hills is a quiet, low-crime residential community nestled in southern Stafford County near historic Falmouth. Visitors have virtually no safety concerns when exploring the area, though a car is necessary to get around.”
About the area
Belmont Hills is a mature, wooded suburban residential neighborhood located just north of Fredericksburg and the Rappahannock River in Stafford County. It offers peaceful residential streets and close proximity to cultural and historical landmarks like the Gari Melchers estate.
- Suburban
- Wooded / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Belmont Hills
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no local bike-share program, but cyclists can access the Belmont-Ferris Trail system and the nearby Rappahannock River Heritage Trail via local connecting roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national averages
- High median household income and low poverty rates characteristic of Stafford County
- Well-maintained single-family homes with high homeownership rates
- Close proximity to the historic Rappahannock River basin and cultural sites
Cons
- Suburban auto-centric design with limited sidewalks inside residential interior streets
- Occasional vehicle break-ins typical of suburban bedroom communities
- Immediate neighborhood is strictly residential with commercial needs requiring a short drive
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the Belmont Hills residential subdivision, though occasional individuals may be observed near major commercial retail intersections along US-1 and Butler Road.
What Belmont Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighborhood joggers, dog walkers, and light school commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban streets with minimal through traffic, completely comfortable for outdoor recreation.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe as residents return home; ambient lighting is modest, typical of residential suburbs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with virtually no foot traffic and minimal safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited in the immediate neighborhood; FRED (Fredericksburg Regional Transit) operates buses along major arteries like Route 17 and Route 1, and the Fredericksburg VRE commuter rail station is roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample space in residential driveways and along neighborhood curbs.
Things to do in Belmont Hills
- Tour Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont to view art collections and historic gardens
- Hike the natural wooded trails and riverside paths along the Rappahannock River Heritage Trail nearby
- Explore the historic Falmouth port district and visit the Belmont Vineyard & tasting rooms
Local favorites
- Amy's Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Beloved riverside diner nearby serving hearty all-day breakfast and comfort food staples.
- Riverside Center for the Performing Arts · Dinner Theater · 4.7★ (1420)Popular regional theater staging Broadway-quality musicals paired with three-course meals.
- Vinny's Italian Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (680)Casual neighborhood staple serving classic NY-style pizzas, pasta dishes, and subs.
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.