Is Campbells Landing safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Campbells Landing as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Campbells Landing
“Go. Campbells Landing is a calm, established suburban residential community in Virginia Beach with very low crime rates. While it is strictly residential with little tourist infrastructure, visitors staying with family or seeking a quiet retreat will find it exceptionally safe.”
About the area
Campbells Landing is a quiet, tree-lined suburban neighborhood located in south-central Virginia Beach near the Stumpy Lake area. It consists primarily of single-family detached homes, cul-de-sacs, and well-maintained yards, offering a classic Hampton Roads family atmosphere.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Green / Wooded
Walking and biking in Campbells Landing
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no dedicated city bike-share stations in the neighborhood, but internal streets have low vehicle speeds suitable for casual riding, with connections toward Stumpy Lake trails nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both state and national averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Close proximity to Stumpy Lake Natural Area for outdoor recreation
- Strong middle-to-upper-middle household income base with low poverty rates
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining inside the neighborhood
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle larcenies common to quiet suburbs
- Limited public transit connectivity requiring private vehicle travel for nearly all trips
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Campbells Landing, with services and encampments situated further away in major commercial corridors and urban transit hubs.
What Campbells Landing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and children heading to local schools.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet residential streets with minimal through traffic, feeling exceptionally safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm suburban environment with homeowners returning from work and people walking along neighborhood roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with very low activity, remaining safe though street lighting varies by cul-de-sac.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates in the region, but route coverage directly through the neighborhood is extremely limited, requiring a vehicle or rideshare to access major commercial corridors and regional transit hubs.
Free and ample street parking is available throughout the neighborhood, and virtually all homes feature private driveways and attached garages.
Things to do in Campbells Landing
- Explore the nature trails, kayak launch, and birding at nearby Stumpy Lake Natural Area
- Play a round of golf at the adjacent Stumpy Lake Golf Course
- Enjoy family recreation and fitness amenities at the nearby Kempsville Recreation Center
Local favorites
- The Egg Bistro - Kempsville · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Popular local eatery serving creative breakfast skillets, benedicts, and craft morning cocktails.
- Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)Longtime neighborhood staple offering generous portions of classic Mexican favorites and margaritas.
- Ynot Italian - Kempsville · Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria · 4.3★ (1100)Beloved regional chain serving traditional hand-tossed NY-style pizza, pasta dishes, and gelato.
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.