Is Brigadoon safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Brigadoon as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Brigadoon
“Go. Brigadoon is a quiet, well-established suburban neighborhood in Virginia Beach that offers an exceptionally safe environment for visitors and residents alike. While it is purely residential with little in the way of tourist attractions, personal safety is not a concern here. Visitors should have access to a vehicle to get around efficiently.”
About the area
Brigadoon is a tranquil residential community located in western Virginia Beach featuring mature tree cover, single-family homes, and winding cul-de-sacs. Built mostly in the late 20th century, it is home to a stable mix of military families, professionals, and retirees. Commercial hubs and waterfront destinations are a short drive away via nearby arterial roadways.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Brigadoon
Walk score: 31/100 · Bike score: 42/100
The flat, low-traffic neighborhood streets are well-suited for casual biking, though there are no dedicated bike lanes or direct tie-ins to regional multi-use trail networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and regional urban averages.
- High homeownership rate and stable housing stock with well-maintained properties.
- Above-average median household income supported by stable military and professional employment.
Cons
- Car dependency requires driving for almost all dining, retail, and entertainment needs.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, primarily unlocked vehicle larcenies.
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential loops after dark.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Brigadoon, with almost no encampments or panhandling within the residential core.
What Brigadoon is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with low vehicle traffic and completely safe residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere with families outdoors and very low safety risk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with no nightlife; safe, though low illumination warrants carrying a light.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides limited bus service along peripheral corridors like Indian River Road (Route 12), with no passenger rail or BRT connections within walking distance.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with wide driveways and free, unrestricted curb parking throughout the neighborhood's residential streets.
Things to do in Brigadoon
- Walk or jog along the peaceful residential streets surrounding Brigadoon Park.
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Kempsville Greens Golf Course.
- Explore the local dining and retail offerings along the adjacent Indian River Road corridor.
Local favorites
- Judy's Sichuan Cuisine · Chinese Restaurant · 4.4★ (1350)A popular, authentic Sichuan restaurant known for bold, spicy specialties and handmade noodles.
- Kempsville Greens Golf Course · Golf Course · 4.2★ (460)A well-kept municipal 18-hole golf facility offering driving ranges and casual clubhouse dining.
- Yama Chen's Sushi House · Japanese Restaurant · 4.5★ (410)A neighborhood favorite serving fresh specialty sushi rolls and classic Japanese entrees.
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.