Is Colony Acres safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Colony Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Colony Acres
“Go. Colony Acres is a quiet, peaceful suburban neighborhood in Virginia Beach characterized by low violent crime and a stable residential atmosphere. Visitors have little reason for safety concern when staying in or passing through the area, though standard precautions regarding vehicle locking apply. It serves primarily as a tranquil residential enclave rather than a major tourist hotspot.”
About the area
Colony Acres is an established residential neighborhood in Virginia Beach featuring mid-century and ranch-style single-family homes along tree-lined streets. It is conveniently situated near arterial roadways that provide fast access to Town Center, military installations, and the oceanfront. The community is predominantly owner-occupied, family-oriented, and car-dependent.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Colony Acres
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 45/100
Interior residential streets are pleasant for neighborhood cycling, but dedicated bike lanes are scarce on surrounding arterial roads, and municipal bike-share stations are absent.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than national and regional urban baselines.
- High rate of homeownership and long-term residency creates a stable community environment.
- Strong presence of active-duty military personnel and veterans contributing to neighborhood vigilance.
Cons
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property crime, such as unlocked vehicle trespassing.
- Car dependency requires navigating high-speed arterial roads for dining and shopping.
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential cul-de-sacs.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within the interior residential streets, though panhandling can occasionally be observed at major commercial intersections along Virginia Beach Boulevard.
What Colony Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out of the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe with minimal vehicular traffic except on boundary connector roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm residential atmosphere with families outdoors and high perceived safety for walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; streets remain low-risk, though low foot traffic makes carrying a flashlight advisable.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides bus service along surrounding corridors like Virginia Beach Boulevard via Route 20 and Route 33, but there is no direct light rail service in the immediate neighborhood.
Free and ample driveway and on-street parking is standard across the residential streets, and surrounding commercial plazas offer large complimentary surface lots.
Things to do in Colony Acres
- Enjoy open-air recreation, walking trails, and lake views at nearby Mount Trashmore Park.
- Use the fitness facilities, indoor pool, and youth programs at Bow Creek Community Recreation Center.
- Explore the extensive dining, shopping, and entertainment options at the adjacent Virginia Beach Town Center district.
Local favorites
- Regino's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (540)Longtime local spot serving hearty traditional pastas, subs, and New York-style pizzas.
- Bow Creek Community Recreation Center · Community Center · 4.7★ (410)Modern municipal center with a fitness floor, indoor pool, and community event rooms.
- TASTE · Gourmet Sandwich Shop · 4.6★ (1150)Regional specialty food market and cafe famous for house-made sandwiches and local goods.
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.