Is Enon safe?
Chesterfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Enon as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Enon
“Go. Enon is a safe, quiet suburban and semi-rural community in eastern Chesterfield County characterized by low violent crime, established residential subdivisions, and family-oriented amenities. While you will need a car to get around, visitors have little reason for concern regarding personal safety during standard visits.”
About the area
Enon is situated near the confluence of the James and Appomattox rivers, offering a mix of master-planned subdivisions, golf courses, and industrial logistics parks. It serves primarily as a peaceful residential bedroom community with easy access to Interstate 295 and Route 10.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Enon
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes on major thoroughfares like Route 10, though neighborhood streets within subdivisions like River's Bend offer low-traffic recreational riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below state and national averages.
- High rate of homeownership and solid median household incomes exceeding $90,000.
- Well-maintained suburban neighborhoods with active community oversight.
Cons
- Heavy car dependency with minimal sidewalks or pedestrian infrastructure along primary thoroughfares.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, such as vehicle break-ins in retail parking lots.
- Isolated rural-industrial corridors with low nighttime illumination.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Enon, with services and shelters located further north in Richmond or south in Petersburg and Hopewell.
What Enon is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant as residents commute and joggers navigate neighborhood cul-de-sacs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with moderate traffic along Route 10 and River's Bend Boulevard.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-centered with dining spots seeing moderate, relaxed traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and largely deserted, with low crime but poor visibility outside private subdivisions.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit in Enon is extremely limited; GRTC does not operate regular fixed-route bus lines in this part of Chesterfield County, making personal vehicles or rideshares essential.
Parking is abundant and entirely free across shopping plazas, parks, and residential driveways.
Things to do in Enon
- Play a round of golf or practice your swing at The Golf Club at River's Bend.
- Explore nature trails and birding opportunities along the nearby tidal marshes of Dutch Gap.
- Visit Point of Rocks Park for athletic fields, nature trails, and Civil War historical markers.
Local favorites
- Candela's Pizzeria & Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (530)A popular neighborhood staple serving traditional New York-style pizza, calzones, and pasta dishes.
- The Patron Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (820)Spacious local restaurant known for fajitas, margaritas, and swift, friendly service.
- Rivers Bend Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (210)Casual dining spot offering burgers, sandwiches, and draft beer in a relaxed clubhouse atmosphere.
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.