Is Kings Grant 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 Grant as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Kings Grant
“Go. Kings Grant is one of Virginia Beach's safest and most established suburban enclaves, defined by scenic riverfront parcels and minimal crime. Visitors staying in the area can enjoy absolute peace of mind, provided they have access to a personal vehicle.”
About the area
Kings Grant is an upscale, leafy residential neighborhood bordered by branches of the Lynnhaven River in northern Virginia Beach. Dominated by well-tended mid-century and modern single-family homes on spacious lots, it offers a serene, family-centric waterfront setting tucked away from commercial corridors.
- Suburban Enclave
- Waterfront / Coastal
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful / Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Kings Grant
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 44/100
While dedicated bike lanes are absent on neighborhood streets, low vehicle speeds make cycling safe within the community; there are no municipal bike-share hubs nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime is practically nonexistent and property crime rates sit well below national benchmarks
- High median household income exceeding $120,000 paired with very high homeownership rates
- Peaceful, shaded neighborhood streets with very little through-traffic
- Direct proximity to waterways suited for kayaking and recreational boating
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial businesses within walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic thefts from unlocked vehicles overnight
- Low-lying waterfront roads can experience nuisance tidal flooding during major coastal storms
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present within Kings Grant. Any occasional panhandling is strictly limited to major commercial intersections along Virginia Beach Boulevard outside the neighborhood.
What Kings Grant is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and tending to yards in complete safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with low vehicular traffic and children playing safely in yards and cul-de-sacs.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, though limited street lighting means carrying a flashlight is wise for post-dinner walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and safe, with virtually zero street activity or safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates bus Route 20 along Virginia Beach Boulevard on the neighborhood periphery, but interior residential streets have no direct transit coverage and the area lacks light rail access.
Parking is completely effortless throughout the neighborhood, with generous private driveways and free, unmetered street parking on residential roads.
Things to do in Kings Grant
- Launch a kayak or stand-up paddleboard into the Lynnhaven River basin from local water access points
- Enjoy a morning run or peaceful stroll through the scenic, tree-lined residential loops along Kings Grant Road
- Drive a few minutes west to Mount Trashmore Park for panoramic walking trails and lakefront picnics
Local favorites
- Regino's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (410)Longtime local spot on the neighborhood's edge serving classic pastas, pizzas, and hearty subs.
- Taste · Gourmet Deli · 4.6★ (780)Beloved regional specialty market and cafe known for upscale sandwiches, fresh salads, and Virginia-made gifts.
- The Egg Bistro · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.5★ (1420)Popular nearby breakfast and lunch eatery dishing out creative scrambles, benedicts, and craft morning cocktails.
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.