Is Guilford safe?
Springfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Guilford as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Guilford
“Go. Guilford is a peaceful, well-maintained residential enclave in Fairfax County with very low rates of violent crime and strong suburban community stability. Visitors and residents experience standard quiet suburban conditions with negligible safety concerns beyond routine vehicle security.”
About the area
Guilford is a leafy, established residential neighborhood in Springfield, Virginia, featuring single-family homes, townhouses, and proximity to regional parks. It offers a tranquil base situated just minutes from the major commercial centers of Springfield Town Center and Kingstowne.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Guilford
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
While Capital Bikeshare docks are limited directly in the residential streets, the area connects via local roads to the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail and nearby park paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Consistently low violent and property crime rates well below state and national averages
- High household median income and stable homeownership rates exceeding 75%
- Well-maintained suburban infrastructure with reliable emergency services and street lighting
Cons
- Car dependency requires personal vehicle access for most errands and dining
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of Northern Virginia suburban corridors
- Limited pedestrian sidewalk connectivity on select through-streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential core of Guilford, though occasional panhandling may be observed near major highway ramps and commercial plazas along Franconia Road.
What Guilford is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and light school and commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with low vehicle traffic through neighborhood side streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented with residents walking dogs and arriving home from work.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and dark; walking is safe though standard suburban awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector bus routes operate along major boundary corridors, connecting directly to the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station (Blue Line) located about 2 to 3 miles away.
Residential street parking and driveway parking are ample and free throughout the neighborhood, with no metered zones or parking decks required.
Things to do in Guilford
- Explore the wooded walking and jogging paths along the nearby Accotink Creek stream valley
- Spend a relaxing afternoon picnicking or playing sports at Lee District Park
- Visit Springfield Town Center nearby for extensive retail shopping, dining, and cinema entertainment
Local favorites
- Mike's American · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (4650)A bustling, classic Northern Virginia dining institution known for steaks, ribs, and microbrews.
- Afghan Bistro · Afghan Restaurant · 4.7★ (1120)Critically acclaimed intimate eatery serving authentic Afghan specialties and kebabs.
- El Paso Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1280)Vibrant neighborhood spot serving classic Mexican comfort food and margaritas.
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.