Is Hazel Grove safe?
Fredericksburg, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hazel Grove as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hazel Grove
“Go. Hazel Grove is a calm, predominantly residential neighborhood that offers a safe and quiet base for exploring historic Fredericksburg. Visitors face minimal safety risks beyond standard precautions against opportunistic property crime.”
About the area
Hazel Grove is a peaceful, wooded residential community situated in southern Fredericksburg near historic Civil War parklands. The neighborhood consists mainly of single-family homes, established subdivisions, and nearby neighborhood shopping centers. It offers a tranquil, suburban setting just minutes from the vibrant dining and historic core of downtown Fredericksburg.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban / Wooded
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Hazel Grove
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no docked bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, but cyclists can access nearby paved connectors to the Virginia Central Railway (VCR) Trail and Dixon Park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to regional and state averages
- Stable residential homeownership with well-maintained properties
- Close proximity to expansive national parkland and outdoor recreation areas
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and opportunistic property theft
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal walkable retail inside the neighborhood
- Nearby arterial corridors can experience heavy traffic congestion during peak hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Hazel Grove, though occasional panhandling may be observed along commercial intersections on Route 1 and Lafayette Boulevard.
What Hazel Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and commuting, feeling exceptionally safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet suburban atmosphere with light local residential traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settled and quiet, suitable for evening walks along well-lit neighborhood streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil; personal safety risks remain low, though standard vigilance against vehicle tampering is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Local bus service is operated by FXBGO! along nearby major roads, though coverage directly inside residential blocks is limited. The Fredericksburg VRE and Amtrak station is located roughly 2.5 miles north in downtown Fredericksburg.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward with ample free residential street parking and private driveways throughout the neighborhood, as well as free surface parking lots at nearby retail plazas.
Things to do in Hazel Grove
- Tour the historic battlefield trails along Lee Drive in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
- Enjoy outdoor sports, community playgrounds, and open green spaces at nearby Dixon Park
- Explore the nearby historic Braehead Manor estate and scenic woodland paths
Local favorites
- Mason-Dixon Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (2150)A popular local diner serving scratch-made Southern comfort food, classic brunch dishes, and fresh bakery items.
- Carl's Frozen Custard · Ice Cream Shop · 4.7★ (2720)Historic, retro walk-up stand serving famous soft-serve frozen custard since 1947.
- Vinny's Italian Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (890)Casual neighborhood staple offering generous portions of New York-style pizza, pasta, and subs.
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.