Is Belvedere safe?
Annandale, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Belvedere as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Belvedere
“Go. Belvedere is a peaceful, well-established residential suburb in Fairfax County with low violent crime rates and well-maintained properties. Visitors will find a safe, tree-lined environment close to Northern Virginia's famous international dining scenes.”
About the area
Belvedere is an idyllic mid-century residential neighborhood in eastern Annandale, bounded by Columbia Pike and Sleepy Hollow Road. It is primarily made up of single-family homes on spacious lots with minimal through-traffic and high owner-occupancy rates.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Belvedere
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure inside the neighborhood is minimal, but the nearby Holmes Run Stream Valley Trail provides excellent multi-use paved path connections. Capital Bikeshare docks are available in adjacent commercial nodes along Columbia Pike.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below state and national averages.
- High homeownership rate and well-kept suburban properties.
- Affluent neighborhood with median household incomes well above the national average.
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as unlocked car break-ins reported along periphery streets.
- Lacks sidewalks on several interior residential streets, requiring caution when walking.
- Bordering arterial roads like Columbia Pike can experience heavy traffic and pedestrian hazards.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Belvedere. Occasional individuals seeking assistance may be seen along major commercial intersections on Columbia Pike and Leesburg Pike.
What Belvedere is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet as residents commute, walk dogs, or head to school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and active with neighborhood walkers, joggers, and delivery vans.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere where street lighting is moderate and safety remains high.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with dark, quiet streets where standard personal awareness is sufficient.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Fairfax Connector and Metrobus (routes 16A, 16C, and 28A on nearby Columbia Pike and Route 7). The nearest Metrorail station is East Falls Church (Orange/Silver lines), located about 3.5 miles north and reachable via bus or a short drive.
Residential street parking is readily available, free, and unrestricted throughout the neighborhood. Nearby shopping centers along commercial corridors offer large, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Belvedere
- Stroll or jog through the shaded residential streets and adjacent Belvedere Park.
- Explore the nearby paved trails along the Holmes Run Stream Valley.
- Sample diverse authentic Korean and international dining just minutes away along Columbia Pike.
Local favorites
- Kogiya Korean BBQ · Korean Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (3200)Popular lively destination nearby offering high-quality tabletop Korean meats and sides.
- A&J Restaurant · Taiwanese Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Celebrated casual eatery known for dim sum, spicy wontons, and handmade noodles.
- Breeze Bakery Cafe · Bakery & Cafe · 4.4★ (2100)Spacious multi-level dessert cafe offering Asian-style pastries, shaved ice, and coffee drinks.
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.