Is Meadowbrook safe?
Chesterfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Meadowbrook as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Meadowbrook
“Go. Meadowbrook is a predominantly quiet, mid-century suburban community in Chesterfield County that is generally safe for visitors and residents alike. While commercial corridors along the perimeter experience typical suburban property crimes, the residential streets are calm and stable.”
About the area
Meadowbrook is an established suburban neighborhood in northern Chesterfield County, characterized by mature trees, ranch-style homes, and local neighborhood shopping plazas. It sits just south of Richmond, offering a relaxed residential environment with convenient access to Chippenham Parkway.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Meadowbrook
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local bike-share network, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce; cycling is best restricted to quiet residential cul-de-sacs rather than arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established, quiet residential subdivisions with stable homeownership
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than nearby urban Richmond cores
- Close proximity to Pocahontas State Park and regional retail corridors
Cons
- Occasional property crimes, such as vehicle break-ins, near commercial strips and apartment clusters
- Limited street lighting and missing sidewalks on many residential side streets
- Strictly car-dependent layout with sparse pedestrian infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential pockets of Meadowbrook, though occasional individuals may be seen near bus stops along the Route 1 and Hopkins Road retail strips.
What Meadowbrook is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and suburban with commuters heading out and school buses navigating residential lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with light activity in local shopping centers and school zones.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential streets with activity shifting indoors or to nearby commercial plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally dark and quiet, though standard precautions against vehicle tampering should be taken.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; GRTC operates limited bus routes (such as Route 3B) along border corridors like Route 1 and Chippenham Parkway, with no rail or BRT access directly inside the neighborhood.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with ample space in residential driveways, wide curb lanes, and large commercial surface parking lots.
Things to do in Meadowbrook
- Play a round of golf at Meadowbrook Country Club
- Explore the athletic fields and open space at Meadowbrook Athletic Complex
- Sample authentic Latin and international cuisine along nearby Hopkins Road and Route 1
Local favorites
- Meadowbrook Country Club · Country Club & Golf Course · 4.3★ (165)Historic private country club offering an 18-hole golf course and dining facilities.
- El Chido · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (520)Popular local spot serving authentic tacos, tortas, and classic Mexican street food.
- Candela's Pizzeria & Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (310)Neighborhood staple serving hearty Italian entrees, calzones, and New York-style pizzas.
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.