Is Embrey Mill safe?
Stafford, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Embrey Mill as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Embrey Mill
“Go. Embrey Mill is an exceptionally safe, master-planned suburban community featuring modern housing, community centers, and expansive athletic facilities. Visitors have virtually nothing to worry about regarding personal safety, though you will need a personal vehicle to get around.”
About the area
Embrey Mill is a contemporary master-planned residential development in northern Stafford County, Virginia, situated adjacent to major athletic and recreational venues. The neighborhood is defined by manicured streets, newer construction single-family homes and townhouses, and abundant green spaces.
- Master-Planned
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Embrey Mill
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no public bike-share system, but the neighborhood features over 10 miles of paved multi-use internal trails suitable for leisure cycling within the development.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates compared to state and national benchmarks.
- High median household incomes well exceeding $130,000 with near-zero poverty rates.
- Modern, well-maintained housing stock, sidewalks, and neighborhood recreational amenities.
Cons
- Almost entirely car-dependent with minimal public transit options.
- Occasional opportunistic property thefts targeting unlocked parked vehicles.
- Isolated from major retail hubs and walkable dining districts.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Embrey Mill. There are no encampments or panhandling, and county social support services are situated miles away in Stafford and Fredericksburg.
What Embrey Mill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and calm as residents jog along paved community trails, walk dogs, and commute to nearby bases or Washington D.C.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful and safe with parents, children, and athletes utilizing neighborhood pocket parks and sports complexes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure with low traffic, active dog-walkers, and well-lit residential streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal vehicle movement and virtually no safety concerns for pedestrians.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is minimal; regional bus service is operated by FRED Transit along major corridors miles away, and the nearest Virginia Railway Express (VRE) commuter station is Brooke Station, approximately an 8-mile drive east.
Parking is completely free and easy, with abundant private driveways, residential street parking where permitted, and large surface lots at the Embrey House and athletic complex.
Things to do in Embrey Mill
- Work out or swim laps at the state-of-the-art Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center.
- Stroll, jog, or take children through the neighborhood network of pocket parks and 10+ miles of paved trails.
- Watch regional soccer and lacrosse tournaments at the adjacent 11-field Embrey Mill Park.
Local favorites
- Grounds Bistro & Cafe · Cafe · 4.4★ (320)Neighborhood gathering spot at the Embrey House serving espresso drinks, breakfast items, flatbreads, and wine.
- Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center · Recreation Center · 4.6★ (615)Expansive athletic facility featuring an Olympic-sized 50-meter competition pool, fitness center, and sports leagues.
- The Globe and Laurel Restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1280)Nearby historic Marine Corps-themed restaurant featuring extensive military memorabilia and hearty American fare.
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.