Is Larrymore Lawns safe?
Norfolk, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Larrymore Lawns as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Larrymore Lawns
“Go with care. Larrymore Lawns is a quiet, predominantly residential mid-century subdivision in Norfolk that is generally safe for casual daytime visits. Standard situational awareness is recommended around nearby major commercial corridors along East Little Creek Road, especially after dark.”
About the area
Larrymore Lawns is an established mid-century neighborhood in Norfolk composed mainly of modest single-family ranch homes and mature trees. It serves as a calm residential pocket primarily housing working families, retirees, and active-duty military personnel connected to the nearby naval bases.
- Quiet Residential
- Mid-Century
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Larrymore Lawns
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There are no protected bike lanes or dedicated bikeshare stations within the subdivision, but neighborhood streets have low vehicle speeds suitable for casual riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominance of single-family owner-occupied homes creates a stable, low-key residential atmosphere.
- Internal residential streets experience substantially lower violent crime rates compared to Norfolk's urban core.
- Strong military and veteran presence provides community cohesion and vigilance.
- Ample private driveways and quiet streets keep residential traffic speeds low.
Cons
- Proximity to higher-traffic commercial strips on East Little Creek Road brings occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins.
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential blocks can make night walks feel secluded.
- Pockets of aging infrastructure and occasional street flooding during severe coastal weather events.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential blocks of Larrymore Lawns, though occasional individuals or panhandling can be seen near commercial shopping plazas along East Little Creek Road.
What Larrymore Lawns is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and residents commuting to work or military installations.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and children playing in residential yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and family-oriented, generally safe for walking along well-lit interior streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; generally quiet, though vigilance is advised regarding vehicle security on streets bordering commercial avenues.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), with bus routes running along East Little Creek Road (such as Route 3 and Route 15); the Tide Light Rail does not serve this part of Norfolk and is located approximately 6 miles south downtown.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with free, unmetered curbside street parking and abundant private driveways throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Larrymore Lawns
- Take a quiet walk or jog through the low-traffic residential streets and view mid-century ranch architecture.
- Visit adjacent community green spaces like Larrymore Elementary grounds and nearby Northside Park.
- Explore local diverse dining and retail options along the adjacent East Little Creek Road corridor.
Local favorites
- Regino's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)Longtime local staple serving hearty portions of classic pasta dishes, subs, and New York-style pizza.
- Pollard's Chicken · Southern Restaurant · 4.2★ (520)Familiar regional institution known for Southern-style fried chicken, biscuits, and homestyle sides.
- El Rey Taqueria · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (890)Popular casual eatery nearby offering authentic Mexican tacos, burritos, and fresh salsas.
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.