Is Euclid Terrace safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Euclid Terrace as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Euclid Terrace
“Go. Euclid Terrace is a quiet, primarily residential neighborhood located just minutes from the Virginia Beach Town Center. While it offers few standalone tourist attractions within its borders, visitors staying in or passing through the area will find it safe, calm, and convenient.”
About the area
Euclid Terrace is an established suburban pocket in western Virginia Beach characterized by mid-century single-family homes and low-traffic streets. It borders major commercial arteries, offering quick access to shopping, dining, and regional highways.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Euclid Terrace
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
No dedicated bike-share docks exist within the neighborhood, but the low-traffic residential streets are comfortable for neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates compared to both national averages and larger regional hubs.
- Immediate proximity to extensive dining, shopping, and entertainment at Virginia Beach Town Center.
- Quiet residential setting with high vehicle availability and stable occupancy.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle tampering near main thoroughfares.
- Inconsistent sidewalk coverage and limited street lighting on some residential side streets.
- Lacks interior neighborhood attractions, requiring a car for most daily activities.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low within the residential interior, with only occasional individuals observed near major commercial intersections along Virginia Beach Boulevard.
What Euclid Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe, with light local vehicle traffic and delivery services active.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settled and quiet, suitable for evening walks, though darker side roads warrant a flashlight.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; safe overall, though standard suburban vehicle-locking precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides bus service along nearby Virginia Beach Boulevard (Route 20), while the nearest Tide Light Rail station at Newtown Road is about 3 miles west.
Ample free street parking is available along residential streets, and nearby commercial centers feature large, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Euclid Terrace
- Shop, dine, and catch a show at the adjacent Virginia Beach Town Center.
- Enjoy casual recreation and walking along quiet neighborhood side streets.
- Sample diverse international eateries along the nearby Virginia Beach Boulevard corridor.
Local favorites
- The Bagel Baker · Bakery & Bagel Shop · 4.7★ (1420)Authentic New York-style bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and specialty cream cheeses.
- Keagan's Irish Pub and Restaurant · Irish Pub · 4.3★ (1850)Lively nearby pub offering classic Irish comfort food, draft beers, and live music.
- Taste · Specialty Food Store & Cafe · 4.6★ (1180)Beloved local specialty market and cafe known for upscale sandwiches, cheeses, and gifts.
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.