Is Lake View safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lake View as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lake View
“Go. Lake View is a quiet, established residential neighborhood in Virginia Beach characterized by mature trees, single-family homes, and low rates of violent crime. Visitors will find a tranquil, low-stress environment typical of suburban coastal Virginia, though standard precautions regarding vehicle security apply.”
About the area
Lake View is an inland residential enclave located near water bodies and mature green spaces in Virginia Beach. The neighborhood is predominantly composed of owner-occupied single-family homes with minimal commercial disruption. It offers a calm, suburban pace while remaining within a short drive of major thoroughfares and city attractions.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lake View
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 45/100
While dedicated bike lanes are scarce inside the neighborhood, the low speed limits make neighborhood cycling easy, with connections toward Lake Lawson recreational paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both state and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied homes contributing to neighborhood stability
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with well-maintained properties
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with virtually no commercial amenities within direct walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle larcenies
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential corridors after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior of Lake View, though occasional individuals may be seen near major retail centers along surrounding arterial corridors.
What Lake View is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and residents commuting to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with very low vehicular traffic on interior streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe for an evening stroll, though sidewalks are limited in certain sections.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil; safe overall, though visitors should lock vehicles and stick to well-lit paths.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), with bus routes running along nearby arterial roads such as Northampton Boulevard and Virginia Beach Boulevard, but interior service is absent.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with plenty of private driveways and unrestricted on-street parking along residential roads.
Things to do in Lake View
- Enjoy peaceful outdoor walks or birdwatching along the scenic neighborhood streets and nearby lakefronts
- Launch a kayak or explore the trails at nearby Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area
- Take a short drive to the Virginia Beach Town Center for dining, shopping, and entertainment
Local favorites
- Taste Unlimited · Deli & Specialty Food · 4.6★ (650)Upscale specialty market and sandwich shop known for local gourmet products and boxed lunches.
- Town Center Cold Pressed · Coffee & Juice Bar · 4.5★ (420)Popular local cafe offering artisan cold-pressed juices, craft coffee, and healthy bites.
- The Simple Greek · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.4★ (380)Casual eatery serving build-your-own gyros, bowls, and traditional Greek sides.
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.