Is Land O'Pines safe?
Chesterfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Land O'Pines as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Land O'Pines
“Go. Land O'Pines is a quiet, established residential neighborhood in Chesterfield County where visitors face minimal risk of violent crime. Standard suburban safety practices, like securing vehicles and valuables, are all that is typically required.”
About the area
Land O'Pines is a mature suburban subdivision located in Chesterfield County, characterized by mid-century single-family homes and wooded residential lots. While the neighborhood is exclusively residential with little commercial activity within its borders, it offers straightforward access to shopping, dining, and major roadways across North Chesterfield.
- Quiet Suburban
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Land O'Pines
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in this area, and dedicated bike lanes are absent, though wide interior neighborhood streets accommodate casual residential cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates consistent with Chesterfield County's established residential communities.
- High homeownership rate and stable residential properties with mature landscaping.
- Quick access to regional transport corridors including Chippenham Parkway (VA-150) and Hull Street Road.
Cons
- Isolated opportunistic property crimes, such as thefts from unlocked parked vehicles.
- Lack of continuous sidewalks along interior streets, requiring pedestrians to share the road with vehicles.
- Virtually no commercial amenities within direct walking distance inside the subdivision.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Land O'Pines. Minor panhandling is occasionally observed at high-traffic intersections along the surrounding commercial corridors like Hull Street Road.
What Land O'Pines is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light neighborhood traffic as residents head out on morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and tranquil with occasional delivery vehicles and neighborhood walkers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting that remains safe, though streetlighting is sparse in some sections.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with virtually no foot traffic; standard suburban property precautions apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit in the region is provided by the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC), but service does not penetrate the subdivision directly. Commuters rely on bus routes along distant arterial corridors like Hull Street Road, making vehicle travel essential.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward with private residential driveways and ample, free, unrestricted curbside parking throughout the neighborhood streets.
Things to do in Land O'Pines
- Take a quiet morning stroll or run along the low-traffic, shaded residential loop streets.
- Visit nearby Rockwood Park for its extensive walking trails, sports courts, nature center, and dog park.
- Explore diverse international dining options and markets along the adjacent Hull Street Road corridor.
Local favorites
- Restaurant La Milpa · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (2550)Renowned local staple serving authentic regional Mexican dishes alongside an on-site Mexican grocery and bakery.
- Pad Thai Restaurant · Thai Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular suburban eatery dishing up classic Thai curries, noodle specialties, and spring rolls.
- Taqueria Panchito · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1420)Beloved counter-service taqueria recognized for traditional street tacos, tortas, and flavorful salsas.
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.