Is Deerwood safe?
Charlottesville, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Deerwood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Deerwood
“Go. Deerwood is a very safe, peaceful suburban neighborhood in northern Albemarle County with exceptionally low violent and property crime rates. It is an ideal, quiet residential area convenient to the Route 29 corridor and regional transit hubs.”
About the area
Deerwood is an established residential enclave featuring mature trees, spacious lots, and single-family homes in northern Albemarle County near Charlottesville. The area offers a secluded, tranquil atmosphere while sitting just minutes away from major shopping centers and Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded
Walking and biking in Deerwood
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 26/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the subdivision, but neighborhood roads have low vehicle speeds; multi-use recreational trails are accessible a short ride away at Chris Greene Lake Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to national and city averages
- High household income levels and strong rates of homeownership
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with well-maintained properties
- Close proximity to retail amenities, groceries, and dining along Route 29
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail within the subdivision itself
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential cul-de-sacs
- Rush-hour traffic congestion on nearby US-29 connecting south into central Charlottesville
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not a presence in this secluded suburban neighborhood.
What Deerwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and low residential traffic through neighborhood loops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard suburban delivery and resident movement; perfectly safe for solo walks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal through traffic; safe and comfortable for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil; while crime remains rare, carrying a flashlight is advised due to limited street illumination.
Transit, parking and getting around
Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) and Jaunt commuter services operate routes along the US-29 corridor, though direct service inside Deerwood is limited; the nearest Amtrak rail station is approximately 9 miles south in central Charlottesville.
Driveways and private garages provide abundant parking throughout the neighborhood, and free on-street parking along residential roads is easy and unmetered.
Things to do in Deerwood
- Explore the walking trails and playground at nearby Chris Greene Lake Park
- Browse local shops and outdoor retail at the adjacent Hollymead Town Center
- Take a short drive to relax and taste local vintages at Early Mountain or Barboursville Vineyards
Local favorites
- Timberwood Grill · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1100)Popular neighborhood tavern offering burgers, craft beer, and casual American pub fare with patio seating.
- Riverside Lunch North · Diner · 4.6★ (480)Laid-back local staple renowned for classic smashed flat-top cheeseburgers and quick comfort food.
- Vinny's Italian Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (650)Family-friendly eatery serving generous portions of classic pasta dishes, subs, 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.