Is Dalewood Park safe?
Cross Lanes, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Dalewood Park as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Dalewood Park
“Go. Dalewood Park is a quiet, standard suburban residential neighborhood in Cross Lanes with very low rates of violent crime. Visitors staying nearby or visiting residents will find a peaceful atmosphere, though you will definitely need a car to get around.”
About the area
Dalewood Park is an established suburban residential subdivision in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, featuring mid-century ranch homes and quiet cul-de-sacs. Located just off Big Tyler Road, it offers easy access to local dining, basic shopping, and nearby highway corridors leading into Charleston. The area is predominantly owner-occupied and oriented toward families and long-time local residents.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Dalewood Park
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, municipal bike-share stations, or direct greenway connections in the immediate neighborhood, making cycling strictly road-sharing on hilly suburban streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to central Charleston and the broader Kanawha Valley
- High rate of homeownership contributing to well-kept properties and stable neighborhood cohesion
- Peaceful, low-traffic residential streets with a quiet suburban feel
Cons
- Isolated residential pocket with almost no sidewalks or pedestrian infrastructure
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins and property thefts typical of Kanawha County suburbs
- Total dependency on personal vehicles for dining, errands, and regional transit
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Dalewood Park. Minor panhandling is occasionally observed near major highway ramps and strip mall intersections along Route 622, but not within the residential area.
What Dalewood Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet as residents commute to work and school, perfectly safe for morning jogs along residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful neighborhood conditions with minimal vehicular traffic outside of local deliveries and returning commuters.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with virtually no foot traffic and a very safe, relaxed atmosphere.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark due to limited streetlighting; while violent crime is rare, caution is advised due to poor visibility on roads without sidewalks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT) operates Route 13 connecting Cross Lanes to downtown Charleston, but stops are along the commercial corridor on Big Tyler Road rather than inside the residential subdivisions.
Ample free driveway and curbside street parking is readily available throughout the neighborhood with no parking meters or permit restrictions.
Things to do in Dalewood Park
- Try traditional West Virginia breakfast staples at the nearby Tudor's Biscuit World on Big Tyler Road
- Spend an evening gaming or dining at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, located just a short drive away in Nitro
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and community ballfields at nearby Nitro City Park or Ridenour Memorial Park
Local favorites
- The Cold Spot · American Restaurant & Wings · 4.4★ (1150)A popular local sports bar known across the Kanawha Valley for wings, cold beer, and a casual atmosphere.
- Su-Tei · Japanese Restaurant · 4.5★ (420)Laid-back neighborhood spot serving generous sushi rolls, hibachi entrees, and bento boxes.
- Tudor's Biscuit World · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.3★ (980)Iconic West Virginia chain famous for massive, scratch-made breakfast biscuits and homestyle platters.
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.