Is Mayfair Place safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Mayfair Place as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Mayfair Place
“Go. Mayfair Place is a peaceful and established suburban neighborhood in Henrico County where violent crime is exceptionally rare. Visitors can feel completely comfortable exploring the area, needing only standard precautions regarding unattended vehicles.”
About the area
Mayfair Place is a quiet, tree-lined residential community located in Henrico County with quick access to the West Broad Street commercial corridor. It primarily features mid-century single-family homes, manicured lawns, and a relaxed suburban atmosphere just outside Richmond city limits.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Mayfair Place
Walk score: 36/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or municipal bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, but internal low-speed residential roads are suitable for casual biking.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent crime rate consistent with Henrico County's suburban districts
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Close proximity to comprehensive retail, dining, and healthcare services along Broad Street and Glenside Drive
Cons
- Periodic opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Car-dependent layout with discontinuous sidewalks along several residential streets
- Limited street lighting during late-night hours on interior blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Mayfair Place, though minor panhandling occasionally occurs near major commercial intersections along Broad Street.
What Mayfair Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-traffic and secure, characterized by quiet streets and delivery couriers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, though pedestrians should wear reflective gear due to sparse streetlamps.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with negligible foot traffic; the area remains safe but strongly car-oriented.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by the GRTC Transit System, with bus lines operating along the nearby Broad Street and Glenside corridors, though interior neighborhood streets require a car or rideshare.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with ample free curbside space and private residential driveways throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Mayfair Place
- Take a morning stroll or jog through the shaded, quiet neighborhood loops
- Visit nearby Cheswick Park for woodland walking trails, open green space, and picnic areas
- Explore the diverse international dining options situated along nearby Horsepen Road and West Broad Street
Local favorites
- Full Kee Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Renowned local staple serving authentic Cantonese fare and dim sum favorites on nearby Horsepen Road.
- Melito's · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (780)Long-running neighborhood eatery famous for its hot dogs, classic sandwiches, and friendly diner service.
- Tarrant's West · American Bistro · 4.4★ (2150)Spacious West End dining destination offering classic comfort fare, seafood, and craft cocktails.
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.