Is Beverly Hills safe?
Newport News, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Beverly Hills as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Beverly Hills
“Go. Beverly Hills is an established, quiet midtown residential neighborhood that is generally safe for everyday visitors and residents. Standard suburban precautions apply, particularly near major commercial corridors along Warwick Boulevard.”
About the area
Beverly Hills is a leafy mid-century suburban neighborhood located in Newport News between Warwick Boulevard and the James River waterways. It primarily consists of single-family detached homes, mature trees, and calm residential streets close to regional shopping and parks.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Beverly Hills
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no local municipal bike-share program, but residential streets are low-stress for cycling, connecting easily to nearby routes toward Riverview Farm Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly stable owner-occupied single-family residential character
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than southern Newport News districts
- Convenient access to local shopping, dining, and scenic water views nearby
- High household vehicle access and stable residential infrastructure
Cons
- Periodic opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along border roads
- Adjacent commercial corridors along Warwick Boulevard experience heavier traffic and minor incidents
- Lacks dedicated pedestrian sidewalks throughout the interior residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen along major bus stops on Warwick Boulevard.
What Beverly Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and low residential traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm atmosphere with school transit and standard neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting; safe for evening walks, though interior street lighting is modest.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity; lock parked cars to deter opportunistic theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides local bus service along Warwick Boulevard via Route 106 and Route 107. There is no rail transit in the immediate vicinity.
Street parking is widely available and free throughout the neighborhood, and most homes have private driveways.
Things to do in Beverly Hills
- Explore the nearby nature trails and living museum exhibits at the Virginia Living Museum
- Stroll and picnic along the waterfront at nearby Riverview Farm Park
- Walk or run along the quiet, tree-lined residential loop streets
Local favorites
- Al Fresco Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (640)Upscale neighborhood dining serving traditional pasta dishes and seafood specialties.
- Schooners Grill · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.3★ (1150)Popular local pub offering burgers, wings, and craft beers on tap.
- Aromas World Coffeehouse & Cafe · Coffee Shop & Cafe · 4.6★ (1420)Nearby cafe offering specialty coffee drinks, pastries, and breakfast plates.
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.