Is Concord Heights safe?
Fredericksburg, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Concord Heights as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Concord Heights
“Go. Concord Heights is a quiet, modest residential neighborhood just south of historic downtown Fredericksburg that presents minimal safety concerns for everyday visitors. Standard situational awareness and locking vehicle doors are all that is typically required.”
About the area
Concord Heights is an established residential enclave characterized by mid-century single-family houses, leafy residential streets, and direct adjacency to city parkland. It functions largely as a peaceful, working-class bedroom community with easy access to regional thoroughfares and river recreation.
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Park-Adjacent
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Concord Heights
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no bike-share program available, but cyclists can access paved multi-use loops at Dixon Park which connect northward toward the city's Heritage Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rate of violent crime compared to urban core averages
- Immediate adjacency to expansive recreational amenities at Dixon Park
- Stable residential fabric with low residential vacancy rates
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins
- Inconsistent sidewalk and pedestrian lighting infrastructure on some interior lanes
- Lack of immediate walkable retail within neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is negligible within Concord Heights itself, though occasional unhoused individuals may be observed along the commercial portions of the Dixon Street corridor.
What Concord Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe as residents commute, exercise in nearby park spaces, and walk dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban environment with low traffic and high perceived safety throughout.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Mellow neighborhood atmosphere with minimal activity; residential streets remain peaceful.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal foot traffic; standard precautions against property crimes are recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
FREDericksburg Regional Transit (FRED) provides local bus service along nearby Dixon Street (Route 2), while the Fredericksburg VRE and Amtrak rail station is located roughly 1.5 miles north in downtown.
Parking is completely unrestricted and free along residential curbs, with ample private driveway space available across the neighborhood.
Things to do in Concord Heights
- Utilize the outdoor pool, roller hockey rink, and athletic fields at Dixon Park
- Walk or jog the paved loop trails that border the neighborhood and park grounds
- Access the Rappahannock River corridor for seasonal kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching
Local favorites
- Mason-Dixon Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (2250)Popular local cafe serving homestyle breakfast platters, burgers, and comfort food classics.
- Carl's Frozen Custard · Ice Cream Shop · 4.7★ (3150)Historic 1940s-era walk-up stand serving iconic made-fresh-daily soft-serve custard.
- Eileen's Bakery & Cafe · Bakery & Cafe · 4.7★ (1480)Charming daytime bakery offering artisan breads, espresso drinks, and gourmet sandwiches.
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.