Is Centreville Farms safe?
Centreville, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Centreville Farms as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Centreville Farms
“Go. Centreville Farms is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban community in western Fairfax County with virtually negligible violent crime. While it lacks walkable urban amenities and requires a car to get around, visitors and residents enjoy high-quality infrastructure, well-maintained residential streets, and peaceful surroundings.”
About the area
Centreville Farms is an established suburban neighborhood characterized by winding residential streets, tidy single-family homes, and modern townhouse developments. Located near the intersection of Route 28 and Route 29, it offers convenient driving access to surrounding parks, shopping centers, and regional historic sites.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Low-Crime
Walking and biking in Centreville Farms
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local bike-share network, but the area connects via neighborhood side streets to the Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail and surrounding park paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates consistently below regional and national averages
- High household median income exceeding $140,000 with poverty rates under 4%
- Well-maintained housing stock with high homeownership rates and negligible vacancy
- Close proximity to major commuter routes and regional shopping plazas
Cons
- Highly car-dependent layout with minimal sidewalk connectivity along arterial borders
- Isolated opportunistic vehicle break-ins in unlocked driveways and parking bays
- Heavy regional traffic congestion during weekday rush hours along Route 28 and Route 29
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential neighborhood, with rare occasional panhandling limited to major retail intersections along Route 28 and Route 29.
What Centreville Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute and jog along neighborhood roads, presenting no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and family-oriented with standard suburban vehicle traffic and people walking dogs.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and safe, with activity concentrated in nearby strip malls and dining plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with minimal foot traffic, remaining exceptionally safe despite low ambient lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector operates local feeder bus routes (such as Routes 630 and 640) connecting to the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail station on the Orange Line, located roughly 9 miles east.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the neighborhood, either in private driveways, residential surface lots, or unrestricted curbside spaces.
Things to do in Centreville Farms
- Explore the historic grounds and hiking trails at nearby Stuart-Mosby Civil War Cavalry Museum and parklands
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and sports fields at the adjacent Arrowhead Park
- Sample authentic Korean and international dining options at Centrewood Plaza and surrounding strip centers
Local favorites
- Soju Bang · Korean Bar & Restaurant · 4.4★ (380)Popular neighborhood spot serving late-night Korean comfort food, fried chicken, and soju.
- Bakehouse 100 · Bakery & Cafe · 4.7★ (210)Cozy local bakery offering artisanal sourdough breads, pastries, and specialty espresso drinks.
- Sweetwater Tavern · American Brewpub · 4.5★ (2450)Nearby mainstay serving house-brewed craft beers, ribs, and fresh baked rolls.
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.