Is Blevinstown safe?
Centreville, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Blevinstown as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Blevinstown
“Go. Blevinstown in Centreville is an extremely safe, affluent Northern Virginia suburban neighborhood with minimal violent crime and quiet residential streets. Visitors can explore the area's local history and renowned dining options with total peace of mind.”
About the area
Blevinstown is a quiet, historic residential pocket of Centreville in Fairfax County, characterized by a mix of established single-family homes, townhouses, and nearby shopping plazas. It offers an easygoing suburban lifestyle with strong proximity to major Northern Virginia commuter routes and regional parks.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Blevinstown
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no local municipal bike-share system, but recreational cycling is popular on the nearby Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail and within Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime backed by Fairfax County public safety services
- High median household income and low poverty rates contributing to well-maintained neighborhood infrastructure
- Close proximity to an acclaimed hub of authentic Korean and international dining options along Route 29
Cons
- Suburban design makes walking along high-speed commercial corridors like US-29 less pedestrian-friendly
- Occasional opportunistic property theft or vehicle rummaging in suburban driveways
- Substantial distance from downtown Washington D.C. and Metrorail rapid transit
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Blevinstown, though occasional panhandling may occur near busy arterial intersections along US-29.
What Blevinstown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with morning commuters and local joggers traversing residential sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with regular neighborhood traffic, school buses, and shoppers visiting nearby centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Active and pleasant as families return home and local restaurant plazas fill up with diners.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and secure, with minimal foot traffic and standard suburban quiet hours.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Fairfax Connector bus service (Routes 624, 630, and 640), connecting to the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail station located about 9 miles east.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large surface lots at strip malls and dedicated street or driveway parking in residential sections.
Things to do in Blevinstown
- Explore the historic grounds of Mount Gilead and the Historic Centreville Park
- Hike the wooded trails and visit the historic Cabell's Mill at nearby Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
- Embark on a Korean culinary tour along the adjacent St. Germain Drive and Centrewood Drive retail corridors
Local favorites
- Sweetwater Tavern · American Restaurant & Brewery · 4.5★ (3650)Popular local microbrewery serving classic American fare and house-crafted beers in an expansive lodge setting.
- Honest Grill · Korean BBQ Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Upscale Korean barbecue destination known for aged meats, modern ambiance, and attentive table service.
- Chateau de Chantilly Cafe · Bakery & Cafe · 4.5★ (980)Chic bakery offering artisanal French-Korean pastries, custom cakes, specialty coffees, and brunch dishes.
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.