Is Larchmont safe?
Arlington, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Larchmont as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Larchmont
“Go. Larchmont is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent residential enclave in North Arlington with virtually no violent crime. Visitors will find a tranquil suburban environment where safety concerns are minimal at all hours.”
About the area
Larchmont is a small, picturesque residential neighborhood in North Arlington characterized by mature trees, manicured lawns, and well-maintained single-family homes. While purely residential with little commercial activity within its borders, it offers a peaceful atmosphere within easy driving or bus distance to urban Arlington and Washington, D.C.
- Suburban Calm
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Affluent Residential
Walking and biking in Larchmont
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Capital Bikeshare docks are available along adjacent commercial corridors, offering convenient access to both the Custis Trail and the W&OD Trail networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of violent and property crime significantly below regional and national averages
- High household incomes, strong homeownership rates, and pristine residential property upkeep
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets ideal for walking, jogging, and family activities
Cons
- Strictly residential interior with virtually no commercial amenities within direct walking distance
- Car-dependent for most retail, grocery, and dining needs along nearby thoroughfares
- Occasional opportunistic theft crimes typical of suburbs, such as rummaging through unlocked vehicles
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Larchmont, as the area is entirely single-family residential with no encampments or panhandling.
What Larchmont is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Pleasant and active with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out for daily commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very peaceful and calm, with minimal traffic and safe surroundings on all residential blocks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, with soft residential street lighting and neighbors unwinding outdoors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and safe, though dark suburban streets require a flashlight or phone light for navigation.
Transit, parking and getting around
Arlington Transit (ART) bus routes 51 and 52 and WMATA Metrobus lines run along nearby corridors like Langston Boulevard, providing quick connections to the East Falls Church Metrorail station (Orange and Silver Lines) about 1 to 1.5 miles away.
Street parking is free, ample, and unrestricted throughout the neighborhood's residential streets, with no commercial meter zones or paid garages necessary.
Things to do in Larchmont
- Stroll the serene, canopy-covered residential streets to enjoy the classic Northern Virginia architecture
- Bring children or relax at nearby Chestnut Hills Park, which offers expansive play areas and shaded pavilions
- Connect to the adjacent Custis Trail and Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail for scenic cycling and jogging
Local favorites
- The Italian Store · Italian Deli & Specialty Market · 4.7★ (3250)Famed local institution on nearby Langston Blvd serving authentic subs, pizza, espresso, and imported Italian goods.
- Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe · Bakery · 4.7★ (2180)Longstanding European-style bakery and cafe nearby offering German pastries, custom cakes, pretzels, and savory sandwiches.
- District Taco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1120)Popular quick-service eatery serving Yucatan-style tacos, burritos, and fresh salsas on the Langston Boulevard corridor.
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.