Is Beverley Hills safe?
Alexandria, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Beverley Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Beverley Hills
“Go. Beverley Hills is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and peaceful residential neighborhood in Alexandria. While it lacks commercial nightlife, it is ideal for quiet walks, nature lovers visiting local parks, and family living.”
About the area
Beverley Hills is an established, picturesque neighborhood in Alexandria known for its rolling hills, mature tree canopy, and diverse 1930s-1940s architectural styles including Tudor Revival and Colonial homes. It borders nature sanctuaries like Monticello Park and is positioned just moments from the dining and retail hubs of Del Ray and Shirlington.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Residential
- Affluent Enclave
Walking and biking in Beverley Hills
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 52/100
Capital Bikeshare docking stations are available near the neighborhood perimeter on Mount Vernon Avenue, providing convenient routing toward the nearby Four Mile Run Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of violent and property crime compared to national and regional averages.
- High household median income and well-maintained single-family homeownership base.
- Immediate access to birdwatching and nature trails at Monticello Park.
- Calm, low-traffic residential streets safe for walking day and night.
Cons
- Strictly residential interior with few retail or dining amenities within the neighborhood boundaries.
- Hilly terrain and inconsistent sidewalk coverage on some residential streets.
- Occasional opportunistic overnight vehicle tampering typical of quiet suburban pockets.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Beverley Hills. Social services and emergency shelters in Alexandria are situated further south toward Old Town and major commercial corridors.
What Beverley Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and secure, with local residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting along leafy avenues.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet, with families visiting local parks and negligible street-level safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- A tranquil residential atmosphere with neighbors out for evening walks under soft residential lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular activity, remaining very safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
DASH Bus routes like the 36A/B and 104 run along peripheral thoroughfares like Russell Road and West Glebe Road, connecting directly to the Braddock Road Metrorail Station (Blue/Yellow lines), located about 2 miles southeast.
Street parking is widely available, free, and generally unrestricted throughout the neighborhood's residential streets, though some roads are narrow and hilly.
Things to do in Beverley Hills
- Walk the wooded nature trails and birdwatch during spring warbler migration at Monticello Park.
- Stroll the quiet, rolling residential streets to admire preserved 1930s Tudor Revival and Cape Cod homes.
- Take children to play at the Beverly Park playground and picnic area.
Local favorites
- Northside 10 · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)A cozy neighborhood pub just along the northern boundary offering craft beer, burgers, and comfort food.
- St. Elmo's Coffee Pub · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (1420)A beloved nearby gathering spot serving espresso, pastries, and sandwiches in a welcoming community setting.
- The Birchmere · Live Music Venue · 4.7★ (3280)Legendary music hall located close by, hosting prominent folk, country, jazz, and rock artists in an intimate seated venue.
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.