Is Leavells safe?
Fredericksburg, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Leavells as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Leavells
“Go. Leavells is a quiet, comfortable suburban community in Spotsylvania County just outside Fredericksburg city limits. It is exceptionally safe for visitors and families, with crime rates well below state and national averages.”
About the area
Leavells is a leafy, residential area characterized by established single-family subdivisions, strip centers along major thoroughfares, and proximity to Civil War battlefields. Visitors primarily pass through or stay here for a relaxed suburban base while exploring the historic Fredericksburg region.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Leavells
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse along main roads, though neighborhood streets are quiet for cycling; there is no local bike-share system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national averages
- High median household incomes and stable rates of homeownership
- Quiet, family-friendly residential streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- High car dependency requiring driving for almost all daily errands
- Sporadic vehicle break-ins reported in suburban driveways and shopping plazas
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along Route 208 and nearby Route 3
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Leavells' residential neighborhoods, with occasional panhandling limited to major commercial intersections closer to Route 3 and Route 1.
What Leavells is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school buses, morning joggers, and commuters heading out safely.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban errands and light commercial activity along retail corridors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure across residential neighborhoods, with restaurants moderately busy along main roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with minimal foot traffic, maintaining a safe environment with negligible violent crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited, operated by FRED (Fredericksburg Regional Transit) with infrequent route service along major corridors; the nearest rail connection is the Fredericksburg VRE/Amtrak station roughly 6 miles northeast.
Parking is abundant and entirely free throughout the neighborhood, with spacious driveways, residential street parking, and large shopping center surface lots.
Things to do in Leavells
- Explore walking paths and historical markers at Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield nearby
- Enjoy outdoor sports and walking trails at Loriella Park
- Browse local boutiques and antique shops along Courthouse Road and Route 208
Local favorites
- Harry's Alehouse · Gastropub · 4.6★ (1650)Popular neighborhood gastropub serving craft beer, elevated burgers, and comfort food.
- Primavera Pizzeria & Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (820)Laid-back, family-run eatery known for New York-style pizza and hearty pasta dishes.
- Battlefield Country Store · Deli & Country Market · 4.7★ (2100)Amish-style country market featuring overstuffed deli sandwiches, baked goods, and specialty groceries.
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.