Is Gunn Hall Manor safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Gunn Hall Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Gunn Hall Manor
“Go. Gunn Hall Manor is a tranquil, established residential neighborhood in Virginia Beach that boasts exceptionally low crime rates and a strong sense of community stability. While there are few tourist-centric attractions within the residential subdivisions, visitors can expect a safe and peaceful environment.”
About the area
Gunn Hall Manor is an established suburban community in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach featuring well-kept single-family homes, mature trees, and quiet residential streets. It offers a calm, safe home base with quick driving access to major shopping centers, military bases, and the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined Streets
Walking and biking in Gunn Hall Manor
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no municipal bike-share system available here; however, the flat, low-speed neighborhood streets are comfortable for cycling to nearby parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent and property crime rates well below state and national medians.
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties.
- Quiet, low-speed residential streets suitable for families and walkers.
- Convenient driving access to shopping, dining, and regional highways.
Cons
- Car-dependent design with limited walkability to retail or dining.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins.
- No direct public rail transit options and sparse bus service.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Gunn Hall Manor's residential streets, with support services and transient activity located primarily along major commercial routes elsewhere in the city.
What Gunn Hall Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe as neighbors walk dogs and head out on work and school commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet with low vehicle traffic throughout the interior residential lanes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, with families spending time outside and residents returning home.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and peaceful; safe to navigate, though basic suburban awareness regarding vehicle security applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides limited bus coverage along nearby arterial corridors like Princess Anne Road, but there is no direct light rail or bus service running through the interior neighborhood streets.
Street parking is free, plentiful, and uncomplicated throughout the neighborhood, alongside private residential driveways.
Things to do in Gunn Hall Manor
- Take a quiet walk or jog through the low-traffic residential streets and cul-de-sacs.
- Explore historic landmarks and green spaces in the adjacent Kempsville historic area.
- Visit nearby city recreation centers and community parks for athletic fields and leisure.
Local favorites
- Ynot Italian - Kempsville · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)A longstanding local favorite serving classic New York-style pizza, pasta dishes, and gelato.
- El Taco Loco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Casual, authentic neighborhood spot renowned for street tacos, tortas, and house-made salsas.
- The Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt Bar · Dessert Shop · 4.6★ (540)Popular local self-serve frozen yogurt and treat shop offering vegan and dairy-free options.
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.