Is Mooreland Farms safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Mooreland Farms as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Mooreland Farms
“Go. Mooreland Farms is an exceptionally safe, peaceful, and affluent residential enclave in western Henrico County with virtually negligible crime. Visitors will find a tranquil and highly secure environment throughout the day and night.”
About the area
Mooreland Farms is a mature, picturesque neighborhood in Henrico's West End characterized by sprawling wooded lots and stately single-family homes. Exclusively residential in nature, it borders the scenic River Road corridor and offers serene suburban surroundings just a short drive from premier shopping and dining.
- Affluent Suburb
- Peaceful & Wooded
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Mooreland Farms
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or municipal bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, though wide neighborhood streets offer pleasant low-traffic riding for local cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of both violent and property crime well below national and regional averages
- High median household incomes and near-total homeownership fostering immense community stability
- Tranquil, well-kept residential streets with mature canopy trees and minimal pass-through traffic
Cons
- Strictly residential layout requiring a car to access all restaurants, groceries, and retail
- Absence of sidewalks and streetlights on many residential lanes requires caution at night
- Virtually no public transportation connectivity directly serving the neighborhood
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Mooreland Farms due to its low-density suburban layout, lack of commercial centers, and distance from major transit lines.
What Mooreland Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Extremely safe and pleasant, with residents out walking dogs and jogging through quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very peaceful and secure with sparse neighborhood vehicle traffic and excellent visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and exceptionally safe, though pedestrians should be mindful of limited sidewalks as dusk falls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-quiet and very safe with near-zero foot traffic, though dim lighting means carrying a flashlight is advisable.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation in Henrico is managed by the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC), but there are no transit routes serving Mooreland Farms. A personal vehicle or rideshare is essential for travel.
Free and unmetered residential street parking is easily accessible throughout the neighborhood, and almost all homes feature large private driveways.
Things to do in Mooreland Farms
- Enjoy a peaceful jog or stroll through the neighborhood's scenic, tree-lined residential streets
- Drive five minutes to the River Road Shopping Center for boutique shopping and patio dining
- Visit nearby historic Tuckahoe Plantation for self-guided grounds tours and riverfront history
Local favorites
- Azzurro · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (530)Upscale neighborhood staple serving refined Italian cuisine, fresh pasta, and fine wines in an elegant setting.
- mosaic restaurant · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (610)Vibrant bistro offering creative farm-to-table New American dishes and handcrafted cocktails.
- Gelati Celesti Ice Cream · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (1150)Beloved local micro-creamery scooping rich, handcrafted ice cream in classic and rotating artisanal flavors.
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.