Is Fairfield safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fairfield as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fairfield
“Go. Fairfield is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and well-established suburban neighborhood in central Virginia Beach. While primarily residential with little in the way of tourist attractions, visitors and guests staying in the area will experience high levels of personal safety day and night.”
About the area
Fairfield is a tranquil mid-century residential community characterized by mature trees, single-family ranch homes, and strong civic stability. Situated just off major arteries like Virginia Beach Boulevard and Interstate 264, it offers convenient suburban living and easy driving access to the rest of Hampton Roads.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Fairfield
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Residential streets are flat and safe for casual cycling, though dedicated bike lanes are absent on high-speed perimeter roads, and city bike-share is not available.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below national averages
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Strong median household income levels and low local poverty rates
- Convenient driving access to Interstate 264 and Town Center amenities
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with few sidewalks on interior residential streets
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited walk-to dining or retail within the residential core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within residential Fairfield, though occasional individuals asking for assistance may be seen near high-traffic intersections along Virginia Beach Boulevard.
What Fairfield is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene as residents walk dogs and commute to work with no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe with children playing outside and light residential traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and pleasant, offering a very safe environment for an evening stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark; remains exceptionally safe, though side streets have limited street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates bus routes such as Route 20 along Virginia Beach Boulevard, though service is relatively infrequent; there is no passenger rail access in the immediate vicinity.
Street parking is free, abundant, and straightforward throughout residential streets, with expansive free parking lots at adjacent commercial plazas.
Things to do in Fairfield
- Take a stroll, fly kites, or jog the lakeside paths at nearby Mount Trashmore Park
- Enjoy recreational sports and community swimming at the Fairfield Swim & Tennis Club
- Sample authentic regional dining along the nearby Virginia Beach Boulevard corridor
Local favorites
- The Bagel Baker · Bagel Shop / Bakery · 4.6★ (1150)Beloved local shop serving authentic New York-style boiled bagels and breakfast sandwiches.
- Judy's Sichuan Cuisine · Sichuan Restaurant · 4.5★ (1320)Highly rated, authentic regional Chinese restaurant known for spicy Dan Dan noodles and crispy chicken.
- Fairfield Swim & Tennis Club · Recreational Facility · 4.7★ (42)Longstanding neighborhood community club offering outdoor pools, swim teams, and tennis courts.
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.