Is Boulevard Manor safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Boulevard Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Boulevard Manor
“Go. Boulevard Manor is a quiet, well-established residential neighborhood in central Virginia Beach that is very safe for visitors and residents alike. While it is primarily a peaceful enclave of single-family homes with little tourist infrastructure inside the neighborhood borders, its proximity to Virginia Beach Boulevard and Town Center provides convenient, low-risk access to local dining and shopping.”
About the area
Boulevard Manor is a mature mid-century suburban community situated just off Virginia Beach Boulevard. Characterized by modest ranch-style homes, manicured lawns, and tree-lined streets, it offers a tranquil setting with strong civic stability. It functions primarily as a quiet residential neighborhood nestled between major commercial corridors.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Boulevard Manor
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Interior streets are low-traffic and easy to bike, but dedicated bike lanes are scarce on surrounding arterials; no public bike-share stations are located directly inside the subdivision.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low, typical of established Virginia Beach suburban communities.
- High rates of owner-occupied housing and stable household incomes foster a well-maintained neighborhood environment.
- Immediate access to the Virginia Beach Boulevard retail corridor and nearby Town Center amenities.
Cons
- Car dependency is very high, with minimal internal commercial options.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, such as unlocked vehicle break-ins along neighborhood edges.
- Lacks dedicated pedestrian infrastructure like continuous sidewalks on interior residential streets.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Boulevard Manor's residential streets, though occasional panhandling may be observed along major intersections on Virginia Beach Boulevard.
What Boulevard Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with neighbors walking dogs and commuters heading out along local access roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with light local traffic and occasional delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, maintaining a safe atmosphere for neighborhood walks before dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with low street lighting; safety remains high, though standard suburban awareness applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides bus service along Virginia Beach Boulevard (Route 20). The neighborhood is car-reliant, and the nearest passenger rail is The Tide light rail system several miles west in Norfolk.
Street parking within the neighborhood is free, plentiful, and unrestricted, while businesses along the periphery feature dedicated private surface parking lots.
Things to do in Boulevard Manor
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog through the shaded residential streets.
- Visit nearby Mount Trashmore Park for panoramic city views, walking trails, and kite flying.
- Explore shopping, dining, and live entertainment at the nearby Virginia Beach Town Center.
Local favorites
- Taste · Gourmet Deli & Market · 4.6★ (840)Popular local specialty food market and cafe known for upscale sandwiches, house dressings, and curated local goods.
- The Rustic Spoon · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (620)Cozy neighborhood bistro serving farm-to-table comfort fare, seasonal brunch, and craft cocktails.
- Town Center Cold Pressed · Juice Bar & Cafe · 4.7★ (410)Relaxed cafe offering cold-pressed juices, specialty coffee, smoothies, and healthy grab-and-go bites.
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.