Is Kings Arm safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Kings Arm as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Kings Arm
“Go. Kings Arm is a quiet, highly safe residential community nestled in Virginia Beach with low crime and a welcoming suburban feel. Visitors will find little reason for concern during standard visits, though it is primarily a residential area with minimal tourist attractions of its own.”
About the area
Kings Arm is a well-established, leafy suburban neighborhood located in central-north Virginia Beach near the Lynnhaven corridor. It consists mainly of well-kept single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and mature trees, offering easy access to nearby coastal waterways and commercial centers.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Kings Arm
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
While neighborhood roads are calm enough for casual riding, dedicated bike lanes are sparse, and connection to longer regional trails generally requires navigating busier surrounding arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to state and national averages
- Stable, high homeownership rates with well-maintained properties and manicured yards
- Strong median household income levels and low local poverty rates
- Quick driving access to Lynnhaven shopping corridors and oceanfront amenities
Cons
- Car-dependent infrastructure with few continuous sidewalks or protected bike lanes
- Occasional opportunistic property theft such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Purely residential character with virtually no internal walkable dining or retail options
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Kings Arm, though occasional panhandling may be observed near major commercial intersections along Virginia Beach Boulevard.
What Kings Arm is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, filled with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with light neighborhood traffic and children playing outside when school lets out.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and tranquil, ideal for an evening stroll around the residential loops under residential streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-activity, remaining safe overall though standard awareness of personal surroundings is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), with bus routes running along major thoroughfares like Virginia Beach Boulevard; however, service directly through Kings Arm's residential streets is minimal to non-existent.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways and ample free street parking throughout the neighborhood without meters or time limits.
Things to do in Kings Arm
- Explore the nearby waterways and marshes with a kayak launch along the Lynnhaven River basin
- Visit the historic Lynnhaven House grounds located just a short drive away
- Enjoy casual shopping and local dining along the adjacent Virginia Beach Boulevard corridor
Local favorites
- Doc Taylor's Restaurant · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.6★ (3200)Beloved local diner serving hearty comfort breakfast classics and lunch fare near the coast.
- The Lynnhaven Pub · Bar & Grill · 4.5★ (460)Laid-back neighborhood dive famous for smoky barbecue, cold draft beers, and local camaraderie.
- Taste · Gourmet Deli & Market · 4.6★ (850)Regional staple offering handcrafted specialty sandwiches, gourmet box lunches, and Virginia specialty foods.
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.