Is Landstown safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Landstown as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Landstown
“Go. Landstown is a very safe, family-oriented suburban community in Virginia Beach with violent crime rates well below state and national benchmarks. Visitors arriving for retail, dining, or sporting events at the nearby municipal complexes face minimal safety concerns beyond basic vehicle security in retail lots.”
About the area
Landstown is a sprawling suburban district in central Virginia Beach characterized by manicured subdivisions, open-air retail centers, and extensive recreational facilities. It primarily serves as a commercial hub for surrounding residential neighborhoods and draws visitors for shopping at Landstown Commons and regional athletic tournaments.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Sports & Retail Hub
Walking and biking in Landstown
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There is no local bike-share network available; cyclists mostly use neighborhood sidewalks and multi-use paths around the athletic complexes, as arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low, consistent with Virginia Beach's reputation as one of the safest large cities in the US.
- Strong socioeconomic stability with high median household incomes and widespread homeownership.
- Well-maintained public infrastructure, clean commercial plazas, and active municipal facilities.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses such as retail shoplifting and vehicle break-ins in large parking plazas.
- Heavy car dependency makes navigating the area without a personal vehicle inconvenient.
- Significant commuter and school traffic congestion along Princess Anne Road and Dam Neck Road during rush hours.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Landstown, with only rare panhandling occasionally observed at major commercial intersections along Princess Anne Road.
What Landstown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Neighborhoods and school zones are bustling with joggers, students, and commuters in a secure, orderly environment.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Shopping plazas and sports facilities experience heavy foot and vehicle traffic with no safety friction.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial centers and family restaurants are active and safe, though drivers should stay alert in large, busy parking fields.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdivisions are exceptionally quiet and peaceful, with negligible pedestrian activity and very low overall risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides limited bus service to the area via routes such as Route 33, but frequencies are low and the area is not connected to The Tide light rail system.
Parking is abundant, easy, and free across extensive surface lots at shopping centers and athletic venues, with ample residential street parking in surrounding subdivisions.
Things to do in Landstown
- Attend a tournament or match at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex and Princess Anne Athletic Complex.
- Shop, dine, and browse national and regional retailers at Landstown Commons.
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and family activities at nearby city community parks.
Local favorites
- The Casual Pint of Virginia Beach · Pub / Craft Beer Bar · 4.6★ (510)A popular neighborhood gathering spot offering an extensive craft beer selection and pub fare in Landstown Commons.
- Ynot Italian · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (840)A long-standing local favorite serving traditional NY-style pizza, pastas, and Italian desserts in a family-friendly setting.
- First Watch · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.5★ (1150)A busy daytime cafe serving health-minded breakfast classics, artisan pancakes, and fresh juices.
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.