Is Herberts Corner safe?
Chesapeake, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Herberts Corner as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Herberts Corner
“Go. Herberts Corner is a quiet, low-crime suburban and semi-rural community in Chesapeake that poses very few safety concerns for visitors. While there is little dedicated tourism, it offers a peaceful, family-oriented environment typical of southern Chesapeake.”
About the area
Herberts Corner is a predominantly residential and agricultural transition area in Chesapeake, defined by single-family homes, open spaces, and local convenience hubs. It borders the Great Bridge and Mount Pleasant communities, offering a quiet, low-density pace of life. Visitors primarily pass through or stop for local farm stands and neighborhood amenities.
- Suburban / Semi-Rural
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Herberts Corner
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no public bike-share system and dedicated bike lanes are scarce, though low-traffic rural connectors attract experienced recreational road cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates compared to national and regional averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Stable household incomes with low poverty and strong civic stability
- Peaceful, low-density atmosphere with negligible street disorder
Cons
- Almost completely car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure
- Limited street lighting along secondary and rural roads after dark
- Sparse commercial and dining options directly within the immediate node
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this semi-rural residential community.
What Herberts Corner is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with light commuter and school traffic navigating two-lane roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, with local traffic and occasional neighborhood dog walkers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and dark, requiring extra caution behind the wheel due to limited lighting and potential deer crossings.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with virtually zero foot traffic; exceptionally safe from crime but desolate.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is largely absent in this outer Chesapeake pocket; Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates limited service primarily in urban cores well to the north.
Parking is abundant and free, with spacious surface lots at local businesses and open private driveways.
Things to do in Herberts Corner
- Pick up fresh local produce and country treats at nearby roadside farm markets
- Take a short drive to explore the historic Great Bridge Lock Park along the Intracoastal Waterway
- Enjoy cycling or scenic driving through the open rural corridors of southern Chesapeake
Local favorites
- Bergey's Breadbasket · Bakery & Deli · 4.8★ (1150)A beloved family-run farm bakery famous for scratch-made pies, sandwiches, and ice cream.
- The Cutting Edge Cafe · Cafe & Eatery · 4.7★ (380)Cozy local spot nearby known for artisanal sandwiches, seasonal soups, and fresh bakery treats.
- Hickory Trading Company · Coffee Shop & Gift Store · 4.8★ (290)A welcoming neighborhood cafe serving specialty espresso drinks alongside local crafts and gifts.
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.