Is London Towne safe?
Centreville, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates London Towne as “Go”.
Gogo's take on London Towne
“Go. London Towne is a quiet, well-maintained residential community in Western Fairfax County characterized by very low rates of violent crime and high household stability. While it is primarily a bedroom suburb with limited tourist attractions within its borders, it is exceptionally safe for visitors.”
About the area
London Towne is an established suburban townhouse and single-family neighborhood in Centreville, bordered by the lush Cub Run Stream Valley Park. It provides a peaceful, family-oriented atmosphere with easy driving access to regional shopping centers, Northern Virginia business corridors, and historic sites.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburban
- Wooded Trails
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in London Towne
Walk score: 36/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no local bike-share kiosk system, but the neighborhood provides immediate access to the multi-use, paved Cub Run Stream Valley Trail for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low, well below state and national averages.
- Direct neighborhood connectivity to the extensive Cub Run Stream Valley Park trail network.
- Strong socioeconomic stability supported by high median household incomes and low poverty rates in Fairfax County.
Cons
- Largely car-dependent with very few dining or retail destinations within direct walking distance.
- Suburban property crime, particularly opportunistic vehicle break-ins in townhouse parking clusters, occurs periodically.
- Heavy commuter congestion on bordering arteries including Route 29, Route 28, and Interstate 66 during peak hours.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent within this residential subdivision, with occasional unhoused individuals or panhandling limited to major retail strip intersections along Route 28.
What London Towne is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and quiet with residents walking dogs, jogging along trailheads, and children waiting for school buses.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very tranquil with low traffic and occasional residents using neighborhood recreation areas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe as commuters return, with well-lit townhouse courts and neighborhood streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely sleepy and dark in residential cul-de-sacs, maintaining a high sense of safety with minimal foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector bus routes 640 and 642 serve nearby corridors, offering connecting service to the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail station (Orange Line), located about 10 miles to the east.
Residential parking consists of designated assigned spaces and permit-managed visitor spots within HOA lots; general street parking is free but limited during evenings.
Things to do in London Towne
- Hike, run, or birdwatch along the paved trails of Cub Run Stream Valley Park.
- Utilize the neighborhood playgrounds, sports courts, and community green spaces.
- Take a short drive to explore Manassas National Battlefield Park and Bull Run Regional Park.
Local favorites
- Ciao Osteria · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (2650)Acclaimed local trattoria serving authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas and fresh handmade pastas.
- Sweetwater Tavern · American Brewpub · 4.6★ (3850)Lively Western-themed brewhouse known for handcrafted beers, steaks, and fresh-baked flour rolls.
- Spa World · Day Spa & Bathhouse · 4.2★ (1950)Expansive traditional Korean health spa featuring various specialty saunas, hot pools, and dining.
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.