Is Fieldbrook safe?
Charlottesville, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fieldbrook as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fieldbrook
“Go. Fieldbrook is a quiet, well-maintained residential enclave where visitors face exceptionally low safety risks. The neighborhood is purely suburban, offering a peaceful and secure environment with virtually no street crime concerns.”
About the area
Fieldbrook is an established single-family residential neighborhood located in the northern Charlottesville/Albemarle County urban ring just off the US-29 corridor. It features mature trees, quiet cul-de-sacs, and spacious residential lots. While peaceful and secure, it is strictly residential and relies on nearby commercial corridors for services.
- Quiet Suburban
- Wooded Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Fieldbrook
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the subdivision, but internal streets have low traffic; connections to the Rivanna Trail network require navigating busier regional roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to national and regional averages
- High homeownership rate and stable, well-maintained residential properties
- Quick driving access to major shopping and dining along the US-29 corridor
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with few sidewalks connecting outside the subdivision
- Occasional opportunistic property theft, such as unlocked vehicle tampering
- No commercial amenities, dining, or retail within immediate walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential neighborhood, as social services and shelters are concentrated in downtown Charlottesville.
What Fieldbrook is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and departing for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and tranquil with negligible vehicular traffic on residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe for neighborhood walks, though street lighting is sparse in some sections.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually no foot traffic and minimal safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) operates routes along nearby corridors like US-29, but there is no direct bus service within Fieldbrook, making personal vehicles or rideshares essential.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and free, unrestricted curbside parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Fieldbrook
- Take a quiet walk or jog through the shaded, low-traffic residential loop roads
- Access the nearby Rivanna River trails and green spaces at Belvedere and Dunlora
- Explore shopping, dining, and local eateries along the adjacent US-29 commercial strip
Local favorites
- Al Carbon Chicken · Mexican / Rotisserie · 4.7★ (2150)Popular nearby spot known for authentic charcoal-grilled rotisserie chicken, tacos, and homemade sides.
- Riverside North · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1180)No-frills, beloved local burger institution serving classic smashburgers, fries, and shakes nearby.
- Bodo's Bagels · Bagel Shop · 4.8★ (2400)Famous Charlottesville staple on nearby US-29 serving fast, fresh New York-style bagels and deli sandwiches.
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.