Is Larkspur safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Larkspur as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Larkspur
“Go. Larkspur is a quiet, well-established suburban neighborhood in central Virginia Beach characterized by low violent crime and stable residential streets. While there is little in the way of dedicated tourist attractions, it is very safe for visitors staying in the area or visiting residents.”
About the area
Larkspur is an established mid-century to 1980s suburban neighborhood featuring single-family ranch and colonial homes, mature trees, and community recreation facilities. It sits in a convenient central location in Virginia Beach, bordered by Kempsville and major arterial roadways.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined Suburb
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Larkspur
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no city bike-share program in this immediate area; cyclists share standard residential streets without dedicated bike lanes, though neighborhood roads have low vehicle speeds.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than national and regional averages
- High median household income and high rate of owner-occupied homes
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets safe for daytime walking and exercise
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with almost no commercial businesses directly within residential zones
- Occasional opportunistic property crime such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited public transit access and pedestrian infrastructure along boundary arterials
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential streets of Larkspur, with minor and infrequent panhandling occasionally seen only at major commercial highway intersections nearby.
What Larkspur is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with school buses, dog walkers, and joggers filling the residential loops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and residents active in their yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere where walking is pleasant and safe, though street lighting is moderate.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal activity; general safety remains high with standard vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT); Route 25 runs along Kempsville Road on the perimeter, but service is infrequent and personal vehicle access is essential.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample driveway space and unrestricted curbside street parking throughout the neighborhood subdivisions.
Things to do in Larkspur
- Enjoy neighborhood walking or jogging along the tree-lined streets near Larkspur Middle School
- Visit the nearby Kempsville Recreation Center for fitness and indoor swimming facilities
- Spend an afternoon outdoors at adjacent Mount Trashmore Park just a short drive to the north
Local favorites
- The Bagel Baker · Bakery & Cafe · 4.6★ (1150)Popular local shop serving New York-style kettle-boiled bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and fresh coffee.
- Chicho's Pizza Kempsville · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (480)Laid-back regional staple serving spicy sauce pizzas, craft beer, and casual pub fare nearby.
- Larkspur Swim & Racquet Club · Community Recreation · 4.4★ (45)Private neighborhood swim and tennis facility that serves as a focal point of summer community life.
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.