Is Nollville safe?
Martinsburg, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Nollville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Nollville
“Go. Nollville is a quiet, semi-rural community west of Martinsburg with very low violent crime and a peaceful atmosphere. It is purely residential and agricultural rather than a commercial hotspot, so you will need a personal vehicle to get around.”
About the area
Nollville is an unincorporated rural-suburban settlement situated along Tuscarora Pike in Berkeley County. The area consists of open farmland, historic homesteads, and quiet residential subdivisions backdropped by the Appalachian foothills. It offers a safe, country lifestyle just a short drive from downtown Martinsburg and Interstate 81.
- Rural / Semi-Rural
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Scenic Farmland
Walking and biking in Nollville
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no bike-share programs, dedicated bike lanes, or multi-use trails in Nollville. Biking is limited to winding two-lane country roads that lack paved shoulders and require high caution.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than core urban Martinsburg
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Peaceful, low-density environment with scenic country views
- Quick 10-minute drive to regional shopping, dining, and healthcare
Cons
- Zero public transit infrastructure requiring complete reliance on a personal vehicle
- Narrow rural roads with sharp curves, minimal shoulders, and no streetlights
- No walkable commercial core or convenience retail within immediate neighborhood bounds
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Nollville. Community shelters, meal programs, and visible unhoused individuals are concentrated in downtown Martinsburg several miles to the east.
What Nollville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and peaceful with light local commuter traffic navigating Tuscarora Pike.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with occasional farm equipment and residential delivery traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and uneventful as residents return home to quiet subdivisions and rural properties.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black due to lack of street lighting, but criminal activity remains exceptionally low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority (EPTA / Pan Tran) operates fixed bus routes in Martinsburg, but no routes service Nollville directly. The Martinsburg MARC / Amtrak train station is located approximately 5 miles east in downtown Martinsburg.
Parking is free and uncomplicated, consisting primarily of private driveways, residential properties, and open surface lots at local businesses. There are no parking meters, permits, or commercial garages.
Things to do in Nollville
- Pick fresh seasonal fruit and browse homemade baked goods at nearby Orr's Farm Market
- Enjoy hiking trails, fishing, and disc golf at Poor House Farm Park just south of the area
- Take a scenic driving tour along historic Tuscarora Pike through the Berkeley County countryside
Local favorites
- Orr's Farm Market · Farmers Market · 4.7★ (1680)A popular family-owned orchard and market featuring pick-your-own fruit, local jams, and seasonal events.
- Black Draft Distillery · Distillery · 4.8★ (315)A craft distillery producing small-batch bourbon and moonshine on a scenic countryside property.
- The Cider Press Deli & Grill · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)A casual dining staple serving specialty sandwiches, burgers, and orchard-fresh apple cider treats.
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.