Is Cannon safe?
Springfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cannon as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cannon
“Go. Cannon is a quiet, highly safe residential enclave in Springfield characterized by very low crime rates and stable suburban living. While it lacks commercial amenities within walking distance, visitors will find a peaceful, well-maintained neighborhood with virtually no violent crime risks.”
About the area
Cannon is a classic Northern Virginia suburban neighborhood in Fairfax County featuring mature trees, single-family homes, and low-density residential streets. It caters predominantly to commuting professionals and families looking for a tranquil environment near major commuter routes.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Leafy / Residential
Walking and biking in Cannon
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Neighborhood streets are low-traffic and pleasant to ride, with connections nearby to the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail and Lake Accotink paved multi-use paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Virginia and national averages.
- High household income and homeownership rates foster a stable, well-maintained environment.
- Quiet residential streets with minimal through traffic make it peaceful and safe.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining within the residential pocket.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle tampering occur periodically.
- Sidewalk coverage and streetlighting can be uneven on some older residential blocks.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Cannon, with services and sporadic panhandling concentrated miles away around major commercial shopping centers and interstate interchanges.
What Cannon is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Pleasant and calm with neighborhood dog walkers and school or work commuters starting their day.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very peaceful with low traffic, making it completely safe for walking and outdoor recreation.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere as residents return home, remaining very safe under porch lights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and dark with virtually no pedestrian activity, though security risks remain low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector bus routes operate along nearby arterial roads such as Old Keene Mill Road, providing feeder access to the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station (Blue Line), situated roughly 3.5 miles away.
Residential street parking is free, plentiful, and unrestricted, with private driveways providing ample space for residents and guests.
Things to do in Cannon
- Walk, jog, or rent a paddleboat along the trails at nearby Lake Accotink Park.
- Shop, catch a movie, or dine at the expansive Springfield Town Center nearby.
- Play tennis or enjoy the playground facilities at Byron Avenue Park.
Local favorites
- Mike's American · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (3450)A legendary Northern Virginia establishment famous for prime rib, seafood, and warm hospitality.
- Afghan Bistro · Afghan Restaurant · 4.7★ (1120)Nationally recognized, intimate eatery serving rich, traditional Afghan stews, dumplings, and kebabs.
- Le Bledo Bakery & Cafe · Bakery / Vietnamese · 4.6★ (760)Beloved neighborhood spot serving authentic Vietnamese banh mi, pastries, and strong iced coffee.
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.