Is Linkhorn Shores safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Linkhorn Shores as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Linkhorn Shores
“Go. Linkhorn Shores is an exceptionally safe, quiet waterfront residential enclave in Virginia Beach. Visitors will encounter minimal safety risks, friendly residential surroundings, and convenient proximity to both the Hilltop commercial corridor and the Atlantic oceanfront.”
Recent local reports primarily highlight municipal improvements along the Laskin Road commercial corridor rather than notable crime concerns.
About the area
Linkhorn Shores is an established coastal neighborhood tucked along the sheltered waters of Linkhorn Bay. Characterized by mature trees, private docks, and well-kept single-family homes, the community offers a tranquil suburban lifestyle just minutes from Virginia Beach's primary resort area.
- Coastal Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Waterfront
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Linkhorn Shores
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 49/100
While there are no dedicated bike lanes within the subdivision, the flat, low-traffic streets provide easy neighborhood cycling that connects to routes toward First Landing State Park and the Oceanfront boardwalk.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and significantly below national and regional averages
- Affluent economic profile with high homeownership and median household incomes well over $100,000
- Close proximity to premier dining and retail at Hilltop and outdoor recreation at First Landing State Park
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with minimal commercial activity directly inside neighborhood boundaries
- Some interior streets lack continuous sidewalks or dedicated pedestrian paths
- Low-lying coastal topography makes select waterfront streets vulnerable to tidal flooding during storms
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent within the neighborhood itself, with occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers seen only along major commercial retail strips several miles away.
What Linkhorn Shores is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and enjoying quiet morning waterways.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-traffic and very safe for visitors strolling or cycling through residential roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential, feeling secure with minimal noise and light neighborhood vehicular traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and calm with virtually no street activity, maintaining a secure environment.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides bus service along peripheral thoroughfares like Laskin Road and Virginia Beach Boulevard (such as Route 20), but there is no direct bus routing through the interior residential streets.
Parking is effortless with plentiful private driveway space and unrestricted, free street parking along residential roads.
Things to do in Linkhorn Shores
- Launch a kayak or stand-up paddleboard into the protected waters of Linkhorn Bay
- Take a scenic jog or dog walk along the quiet, tree-lined residential streets
- Explore the extensive shopping and specialty grocery markets in the adjacent Hilltop district
Local favorites
- No Frill Bar & Grill · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (2250)Popular local gathering spot in neighboring Hilltop serving upscale comfort food and fresh seafood.
- Taste · Gourmet Deli & Cafe · 4.7★ (920)Renowned Virginia specialty food shop featuring gourmet boxed lunches, sandwiches, and local snacks.
- Baladi Mediterranean Cafe · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Cozy dining room turning out organic, locally sourced Middle Eastern and Mediterranean classics.
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.