Is Cameron safe?
Alexandria, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cameron as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cameron
“Go. Cameron is one of Alexandria's safest and most orderly master-planned communities, characterized by manicured brick townhomes, pocket parks, and direct access to regional trails. Violent crime is rare, and the residential environment is exceptionally secure and well maintained.”
About the area
Cameron is a master-planned residential enclave in Alexandria's West End, developed on the site of a former U.S. Army depot. The neighborhood features Colonial Revival architecture, tree-lined boulevards, and expansive public recreation spaces like Ben Brenman Park. It offers a calm, suburban-style retreat with close connectivity to Old Town Alexandria and Washington, D.C.
- Master-Planned
- Family-Friendly
- Tranquil & Green
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Cameron
Walk score: 62/100 · Bike score: 74/100
Multiple Capital Bikeshare docks are located near Ben Brenman Park and Duke Street, linking directly into the off-street Holmes Run Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than regional and national averages.
- Affluent economic foundation with median household incomes exceeding $130,000 and low poverty.
- Meticulously maintained public spaces with active community security patrols and excellent street lighting.
- Immediate access to extensive green space, sports fields, and paved multi-use trails.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, such as vehicle break-ins in surface parking lots.
- Limited commercial and nightlife dining options within immediate walking boundaries.
- Heavy commuter congestion along adjacent arterial corridors like Duke Street during rush hours.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential interior of Cameron, with only rare panhandling observed at major commercial intersections along Duke Street.
What Cameron is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Lively and very safe as residents jog, walk dogs, and commute through scenic, well-lit streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with families utilizing pocket parks and recreational facilities throughout the community.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and secure, with residents strolling along sidewalks and park paths before dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and largely deserted, remaining safe though standard awareness in parking areas is advisable.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is provided by Alexandria's fare-free DASH Bus system (notably Routes 30 and 32), offering direct links to the Van Dorn Street Metro Station (Blue Line) located about one mile away.
Residential street parking is managed with designated visitor and permit spaces, while adjacent park and commercial strip lots offer free, accessible parking.
Things to do in Cameron
- Take a scenic walk or picnic around the pond and open lawns at Ben Brenman Park.
- Cycle along the Holmes Run Trail connecting west into Fairfax County or east toward the Potomac River.
- Spend a summer afternoon at the Great Waves Waterpark inside Cameron Run Regional Park.
Local favorites
- Cameron Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (320)A cozy neighborhood cafe serving espresso beverages, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries with patio seating.
- IndoChen · Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.5★ (510)Sleek dining room serving flavorful Indo-Chinese specialties and creative cocktails.
- Port City Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.7★ (1150)Renowned local craft brewery offering facility tours, fresh pints, and rotating food trucks nearby.
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.