Is Centre Heights safe?
Centreville, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Centre Heights as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Centre Heights
“Go. Centre Heights is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban community in western Fairfax County. Visitors will find virtually no violent crime risks, though having a car is essential to explore the area and its acclaimed dining scene.”
About the area
Centre Heights is a tranquil residential neighborhood in Centreville consisting largely of single-family homes, townhouses, and leafy cul-de-sacs. It sits just minutes from bustling commercial plazas renowned for authentic Korean and Asian cuisine, as well as historic Northern Virginia parks.
- Suburban Enclave
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Centre Heights
Walk score: 45/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Docked bike-share is not available in the neighborhood, but recreational cyclists can access paved multi-use paths linking to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and the Cub Run Stream Valley Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Fairfax County boasts violent crime rates significantly below national and state averages
- High median household incomes and stable, well-maintained homeownership base
- Close proximity to top-tier international dining plazas and county parklands
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with fast-moving traffic on nearby arterials like Route 28 and Route 29
- Suburban property crimes like occasional vehicle break-ins or package theft
- Distance from central Washington D.C. makes public transit commutes lengthy
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in the neighborhood, with only occasional isolated panhandling near major commercial intersections along Route 28 and Route 29.
What Centre Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents heading out on their morning commutes and walking dogs along residential sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm atmosphere with steady local traffic and pleasant neighborhood activity around nearby schools and parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and quiet within residential streets, while nearby commercial centers stay vibrant with diners.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity and minimal foot traffic; overall risk remains extremely low throughout the night.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector provides local bus service (including Routes 640 and 642) that links the area to the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail Station on the Orange Line, approximately 10 miles away.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample residential street parking, private driveways, and large surface lots in adjacent shopping centers.
Things to do in Centre Heights
- Explore the nature trails, historic Walney Visitor Center, and athletic fields at nearby Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
- Take a self-guided historical tour of the Centreville Historic District and Civil War earthworks
- Embark on a Korean culinary tour across the nearby Centreville Square and Centrewood plazas
Local favorites
- Honest Grill · Korean BBQ · 4.7★ (1150)Upscale Korean barbecue known for dry-aged meats and modern, sleek table service.
- Crying Tiger Kitchen · Thai Restaurant · 4.7★ (580)Popular local spot serving flavorful Thai street dishes, curries, and noodle specialties.
- Le Matin de Paris · Bakery & Cafe · 4.6★ (420)French-Korean bakery featuring artisan pastries, cakes, milk breads, and specialty coffees.
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.