Is Crosspointe safe?
Burke, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Crosspointe as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Crosspointe
“Go. Crosspointe is an exceptionally safe, affluent planned residential neighborhood in southern Fairfax County. It offers quiet, wooded streets and extensive park access with virtually no violent crime risk to visitors.”
About the area
Crosspointe is a scenic master-planned residential community located between Burke and Fairfax Station. Defined by manicured single-family homes, neighborhood ponds, and direct access to regional parklands, it is an entirely suburban, family-oriented enclave.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburban
- Wooded / Scenic
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Crosspointe
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 38/100
While Capital Bikeshare docks are not installed in the immediate subdivision, paved community multi-use paths directly connect cyclists to the South Run Stream Valley Trail and Burke Lake trail system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in Northern Virginia
- High economic stability with median household incomes well above $180,000 and near-zero poverty
- Direct neighborhood pedestrian trail connections to Burke Lake Park and regional greenways
- Pristine, well-maintained residential housing stock with high homeownership rates
Cons
- Entirely car-dependent with no retail, dining, or commercial hubs within walking distance
- Far from Metrorail or VRE commuter rail stations, requiring a 10-to-15-minute drive for transit
- Dark, heavily wooded residential roads at night with occasional deer collision hazards
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Crosspointe due to its strictly residential, suburban nature and lack of commercial corridors or transit terminals.
What Crosspointe is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and school buses moving through quiet cul-de-sacs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm suburban atmosphere with families visiting neighborhood parks and play areas in total safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal through-traffic and excellent personal safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet with virtually no foot traffic; street crime is practically non-existent.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector provides limited local bus service along peripheral arterial roads like Silverbrook Road and Ox Road; the nearest rail hubs are the Burke Centre VRE commuter station and Franconia-Springfield Metro station, both requiring a 10-to-15-minute drive.
Ample, easy, and free on-street residential parking throughout the neighborhood, with abundant private driveways and dedicated community center lots.
Things to do in Crosspointe
- Walk or jog the South Run Stream Valley Trail network linking Crosspointe to Burke Lake
- Rent a boat, fish, or walk the 4.7-mile perimeter loop at adjacent Burke Lake Park
- Enjoy the community playgrounds, tennis courts, and neighborhood ponds along Glen Eagles Lane
Local favorites
- Spartan's Family Restaurant · Greek / American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Long-running, family-friendly staple nearby serving hearty Greek specialties, pizzas, and comfort classics.
- Glory Days Grill (Burke) · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.2★ (1100)Popular local neighborhood sports tavern offering burgers, wings, and family dining near the Burke Centre corridor.
- Anita's New Mexico Style Mexican Food · New Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1400)Regional favorite known for breakfast burritos, enchiladas smothered in green chile, and quick service.
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.