Is Mount Pleasent Heights safe?
Chesapeake, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Mount Pleasent Heights as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Mount Pleasent Heights
“Go. Mount Pleasant Heights is a calm, exceptionally safe suburban enclave in Chesapeake with minimal violent or property crime. Visitors will find a tranquil residential environment with large lots and minimal disturbances, though you will need a car to reach dining and attractions.”
About the area
Mount Pleasant Heights is a quiet, low-density residential neighborhood located in southeastern Chesapeake. It is characterized by established single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and close proximity to the agricultural corridors and parks of southern Hampton Roads.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Mount Pleasent Heights
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood; cycling is best suited for low-speed residential streets rather than busy connecting thoroughfares like Mount Pleasant Road.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime compared to regional averages
- High homeownership rate and well-maintained single-family properties
- Affluent economic profile with low poverty rates and high household stability
- Quiet, low-traffic environment with very few street-level disturbances
Cons
- Substantial car dependency with no retail or dining within walking distance
- Lack of continuous sidewalks and limited street lighting along secondary roads
- No direct public transit connectivity
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this suburban residential neighborhood, with no encampments or panhandling in the area.
What Mount Pleasent Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Bright and serene with residents departing for commutes and minimal local traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with sparse activity aside from delivery vehicles and occasional yard work.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and peaceful, though unlit stretches of roadway require caution when driving or walking dogs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with negligible pedestrian activity and very low risk of crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) does not operate fixed-route bus service directly through Mount Pleasant Heights. The nearest light rail station (The Tide) is over 15 miles north in Norfolk, making a private vehicle essential.
Parking is completely hassle-free with spacious private driveways and ample, unrestricted curbside parking along residential streets.
Things to do in Mount Pleasent Heights
- Pick up fresh baked goods and homemade ice cream at nearby Bergey's Breadbasket
- Spend an afternoon outdoors at Chesapeake City Park featuring skate parks, trails, and open fields
- Walk the waterfront trails and watch boats pass the canal at Great Bridge Lock Park
Local favorites
- Bergey's Breadbasket · Bakery & Deli · 4.8★ (1420)A beloved family-owned bakery and deli famous for fresh pies, sandwiches, and homemade soft-serve ice cream.
- Brothers Farm Market · Farmers Market · 4.7★ (340)Rustic local farm stand offering seasonal fresh produce, local honey, plants, and baked goods.
- The Butcher's Son · Steakhouse · 4.6★ (1890)Classic American chophouse located a short drive away, serving prime steaks, craft cocktails, and seafood.
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.