Is Comptons Corner safe?
Centreville, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Comptons Corner as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Comptons Corner
“Go. Comptons Corner is a safe, well-maintained suburban enclave in western Fairfax County with exceptionally low crime rates. It provides a peaceful base for visiting local historic sites, golf courses, and regional parks with minimal safety concerns.”
About the area
Comptons Corner is a quiet suburban community in Centreville, Virginia, featuring tidy townhome developments, single-family residences, and tree-lined neighborhood streets. Located near major thoroughfares and regional parkland, the area caters largely to commuting professionals and families.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Comptons Corner
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There is no municipal bike-share service available; cyclists typically use residential streets or multi-use paths within nearby regional parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime supported by Fairfax County public safety resources
- High median household incomes and stable homeownership rates throughout the area
- Close proximity to extensive outdoor recreation at Bull Run Regional Park
- Safe, quiet residential streets with virtually no street-level disturbances
Cons
- High dependence on personal vehicles for retail, dining, and daily errands
- Lack of continuous sidewalks along some higher-speed connecting roads like Compton Road
- Commuter traffic congestion during peak hours along nearby Route 28 and Route 29
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Comptons Corner or the surrounding suburban neighborhoods.
What Comptons Corner is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe as residents walk dogs or commute out to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban environment with minimal pedestrian activity and clear, safe streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful neighborhood atmosphere with residents returning home and low street noise.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low-risk and quiet, though standard suburban darkness makes a flashlight helpful.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Fairfax Connector bus service with connections to the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail Station (Orange Line), located about 11 miles east.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, available in private residential driveways, designated townhouse spots, and shopping center surface lots.
Things to do in Comptons Corner
- Hike, kayak, or attend seasonal events at nearby Bull Run Regional Park
- Play 18 holes on the scenic Oaks or Lakes courses at Twin Lakes Golf Course
- Sample diverse authentic Korean and international dining options in central Centreville
Local favorites
- Sweetwater Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (3400)Lively regional favorite featuring hand-crafted microbrews, steaks, and classic American fare.
- Twin Lakes Golf Course · Golf Course · 4.4★ (780)Fairfax County Park Authority facility offering two 18-hole courses and a driving range.
- Ciro's Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Established strip-mall eatery serving traditional Italian pasta dishes and New York-style pizza.
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.