Is Brockwood safe?
Arlington, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Brockwood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Brockwood
“Go. Brockwood is a tranquil, highly affluent residential enclave in North Arlington characterized by exceptionally low violent crime rates and well-kept suburban streets. Visitors and residents can move about freely at nearly all hours with standard situational awareness.”
About the area
Brockwood is an established, tree-lined residential neighborhood in Arlington featuring single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet cul-de-sacs. Situated close to regional commuter corridors and parklands, it offers peaceful suburban living just minutes from downtown Washington, D.C.
- Quiet & Residential
- Affluent Suburb
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Brockwood
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Capital Bikeshare docks are positioned along major nearby corridors, offering convenient access to local bike-friendly routes and connections to the Custis Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to national and regional benchmarks
- High household median income exceeding $160,000 with near-zero poverty rates
- Extremely well-maintained housing stock and minimal vacancy
- Close proximity to North Arlington parks, recreation fields, and reputable community schools
Cons
- Primarily car-dependent with minimal direct retail or dining within the residential interior
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins or package thefts from porches
- Higher living and lodging costs typical of affluent Northern Virginia enclaves
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Brockwood. Comprehensive social services and support shelters in Arlington County operate further out in commercial and transit-dense corridors.
What Brockwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and parents walking children to school amid minimal vehicular traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet suburban atmosphere with high visibility and safe pedestrian conditions throughout all residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with low ambient noise and comfortable lighting for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very tranquil with virtually no street activity; safely traversed with standard awareness of dark side streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Arlington Transit (ART) and WMATA Metrobus routes serve the nearby arterial corridors like Langston Boulevard, connecting directly to the East Falls Church or Ballston-MU Metrorail stations roughly 1.5 to 2.5 miles away.
Street parking is generally easy and unrestricted on most residential blocks, though certain corridors require resident permits during specific weekday hours. Commercial plazas on peripheral corridors offer free surface lots.
Things to do in Brockwood
- Walk or jog through the peaceful, leafy neighborhood streets and nearby neighborhood green spaces
- Enjoy outdoor sports, playgrounds, and track facilities at nearby Greenbrier Park and Yorktown High School grounds
- Explore local independent dining, bakeries, and delis along the adjacent Langston Boulevard commercial corridor
Local favorites
- Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe · German Bakery & Deli · 4.7★ (2550)Longtime local German bakery famed for artisanal bread, pastries, cakes, and authentic deli meats.
- Sloppy Mama's Barbeque · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)Casual barbecue joint offering wood-smoked meats, brisket, pulled pork, and hearty Southern sides.
- Cowboy Cafe · American Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (1250)Laid-back neighborhood tavern serving classic pub grub, burgers, and craft beers on tap.
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.