Is Buckingham Wood safe?
Chesterfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Buckingham Wood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Buckingham Wood
“Go. Buckingham Wood is a quiet, well-established suburban neighborhood in Chesterfield County with low crime rates and a strong residential feel. Visitors will encounter a calm, family-oriented community where standard suburban safety awareness is more than sufficient.”
About the area
Buckingham Wood is an established single-family residential subdivision situated in northern Chesterfield County near Midlothian. Characterized by wooded lots, traditional architectural styles, and cul-de-sacs, it provides a quiet suburban retreat within easy driving distance of regional shopping and parks.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Buckingham Wood
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse within the subdivision, though wide residential streets offer comfortable cycling; connecting to major trails requires transporting bikes to Midlothian Mines or Robious Landing.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are notably lower than national and regional averages
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Close proximity to extensive commercial corridors and medical facilities along Midlothian Turnpike
- Strong socioeconomic indicators including low poverty and high household stability
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Almost entirely car-dependent with minimal sidewalk infrastructure internal to the subdivision
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential loops at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Buckingham Wood; minimal panhandling occurs occasionally around distant retail shopping center intersections along Route 60.
What Buckingham Wood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and children heading to school along calm residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with light local traffic and routine neighborhood deliveries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families returning home; very safe for evening strolls with reflective gear.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and tranquil with minimal activity, presenting no significant safety risks beyond typical low-visibility precautions.
Transit, parking and getting around
GRTC provides limited suburban bus service in the broader area along Midlothian Turnpike (Route 1A/1B express corridors), but there is no direct fixed-route transit service penetrating the residential streets of Buckingham Wood.
Parking is exclusively free and plentiful, with ample space in private residential driveways and unmetered street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Buckingham Wood
- Explore the historic ruins and walking paths at nearby Midlothian Mines Park
- Enjoy outdoor trails and kayak launches along the James River at Robious Landing Park
- Shop and dine at the neighboring Chesterfield Towne Center and surrounding plazas
Local favorites
- Bell Greek Cuisine · Greek Restaurant · 4.6★ (820)Casual, popular local eatery serving authentic gyros, souvlaki platters, and fresh Greek salads.
- Sergio's Pizza · Italian Restaurant & Craft Beer Bar · 4.5★ (1150)Beloved neighborhood staple known for New York-style pizza and an extensive craft beer list.
- Gelati Celesti Ice Cream · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (940)Richmond-area favorite offering rich, small-batch ice cream with rotating house-made flavors.
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.