Is Chesterfield Village safe?
Chesterfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Chesterfield Village as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Chesterfield Village
“Go. Chesterfield Village is a safe, stable suburban community with low violent crime rates. Visitors will find it peaceful and secure, requiring only basic suburban precautions such as locking parked vehicles.”
About the area
Chesterfield Village is a tranquil suburban enclave in northern Chesterfield County, featuring a blend of townhouses, apartment communities, and convenient commercial centers. Located off the Midlothian Turnpike corridor, it offers straightforward access to regional shopping and dining while maintaining a quiet neighborhood feel.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Chesterfield Village
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the immediate area, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce along high-speed corridors like Route 60.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than both regional and national averages
- Above-average median household incomes and stable residential occupancy
- Abundant free parking and clean, well-maintained neighborhood streets
Cons
- High vehicle dependence with heavily trafficked thoroughfares nearby
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins in retail parking lots
- Poor pedestrian infrastructure along major commercial borders
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in this suburban neighborhood, with only occasional panhandling observed near major commercial intersections along Midlothian Turnpike.
What Chesterfield Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light neighborhood foot traffic from dog walkers and residents commuting to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and secure around neighborhood shopping plazas and local thoroughfares with no significant safety issues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, though pedestrians should use sidewalks due to dimmer street lighting off main roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal activity; the risk of street crime is very low, though opportunistic car checking can occur.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit access is minimal; the GRTC operates Route 1A along portions of nearby Midlothian Turnpike, but service is infrequent and practically necessitates a personal vehicle.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample spaces available in private residential driveways, designated apartment lots, and commercial plazas.
Things to do in Chesterfield Village
- Stroll the wooded historical paths and lake loop at nearby Midlothian Mines Park
- Sample craft beers and contemporary dining along the Midlothian Turnpike corridor
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, tennis courts, and walking trails at nearby Rockwood Park
Local favorites
- Sergio's Pizza · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1450)Long-running neighborhood staple serving authentic NY-style pizza, pasta, and an extensive craft beer list.
- Sedona Taphouse · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1520)Lively dining destination known for Southwest-inspired fare, flatbreads, and hundreds of rotating craft beers.
- Wood & Iron Gameday · Sports Bar · 4.6★ (1750)Popular gathering spot featuring upscale pub food, smoked wings, and numerous screens for sports viewing.
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.