Is Hodges Manor safe?
Portsmouth, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Hodges Manor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Hodges Manor
“Go with care. Hodges Manor is a quiet, well-established residential neighborhood that is considerably safer and more stable than many central areas of Portsmouth. While it poses little threat to visitors during typical daytime activities, it is primarily a bedroom community with few dedicated attractions and requires standard awareness along perimeter commercial corridors.”
About the area
Hodges Manor is a classic mid-century suburban community situated in western Portsmouth, characterized by tree-lined streets of ranch-style homes and manicured lawns. It functions primarily as a peaceful, working-to-middle-class enclave with high rates of homeownership and strong community ties.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Oriented
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century Residential
Walking and biking in Hodges Manor
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood, though interior streets have low speed limits suitable for casual neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High rate of homeownership (over 70%) contributing to residential stability and property upkeep
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Portsmouth's citywide average
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets safe for daytime walking and family activities
- Convenient driving access to I-264 and major Hampton Roads employment hubs
Cons
- Vulnerable to opportunistic property crime such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Lacks commercial vibrancy, requiring a car for dining, shopping, and entertainment
- Proximity to higher-crime commercial strips along Airline Boulevard and Portsmouth Boulevard
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure, with intermittent sidewalks throughout the interior
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Hodges Manor, though panhandling is occasionally observed at busy retail intersections along Airline Boulevard.
What Hodges Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with residents walking dogs and heading out for daily commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet, with light neighborhood traffic and children playing outside.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settled and peaceful, though normal suburban caution is advised around nearby retail corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and sparsely populated; while serious crime in the residential streets is uncommon, walking alone late at night is rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides fixed-route bus service along boundary arteries such as Portsmouth Boulevard (Route 44), but frequency is limited and there are no light rail or BRT connections nearby.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample private driveway space and unrestricted curbside parking throughout the residential streets.
Things to do in Hodges Manor
- Spend a relaxed afternoon outdoors at Hodges Manor Park and Playground
- Sample local comfort food along the nearby Airline Boulevard dining corridor
- Take a short 10-minute drive to explore the maritime history and museums in Olde Towne Portsmouth
Local favorites
- Subland · Sandwich Shop · 4.4★ (360)Longstanding local deli known for hearty sub sandwiches, steak subs, and quick counter service.
- Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Popular nearby spot serving classic Mexican fare, fresh tableside guacamole, and margaritas.
- Peking Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.1★ (290)Neighborhood staple offering traditional Chinese-American takeout and classic lunch specials.
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.