Is Old Cannon Estates safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Old Cannon Estates as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Old Cannon Estates
“Go. Old Cannon Estates is a quiet, established suburban subdivision in eastern Henrico County that is peaceful and safe for ordinary visits or residential stays. While adjacent commercial corridors occasionally experience opportunistic property crimes, the interior residential streets are low-traffic and stable.”
About the area
Old Cannon Estates is a leafy, mid-century suburban residential community located in eastern Henrico County near Richmond International Airport. The area is defined by single-family ranch-style homes, mature trees, and a calm, car-dependent neighborhood atmosphere.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Established Residential
Walking and biking in Old Cannon Estates
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes and bike-share hubs, but residential streets carry low-speed traffic; the multi-use Virginia Capital Trail is accessible within a 10-to-15-minute drive south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential pocket with high homeownership and minimal violent crime
- Low through-traffic on interior neighborhood cul-de-sacs and residential streets
- Convenient proximity to Richmond International Airport and downtown Richmond connectors
- Affordable, well-maintained mid-century single-family housing stock
Cons
- Suburban sprawl requires a vehicle for nearly all daily errands and activities
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and property crime along adjacent major thoroughfares
- Lack of sidewalks and streetlights on some residential blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Old Cannon Estates, with minor panhandling observed only occasionally around major commercial strip malls along Route 60.
What Old Cannon Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with neighbors walking dogs and light school/work commute traffic leaving the area.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet, feeling secure with standard daytime residential delivery and yard maintenance activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Low ambient noise and minimal activity; very safe for walks, though reflective gear is helpful where sidewalks are missing.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal street activity; safe, but visitors should lock car doors to deter opportunistic theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
GRTC provides bus transit in the region, with the nearest service along major arteries like Route 7 (Nine Mile Road) and Route 56 (Government Road/Laburnum), though the interior of the subdivision has no direct bus stops and no passenger rail/BRT within walking distance.
Street parking is free, abundant, and unrestricted throughout the neighborhood's residential roads, and nearly all single-family homes feature private driveways.
Things to do in Old Cannon Estates
- Explore the aviation exhibits and historic aircraft at the Virginia Aviation Museum nearby
- Walk or picnic in the green spaces of Dorey Park, just a short drive south
- Tour the historic landscapes and walking trails around the eastern Richmond National Battlefield Park sites
Local favorites
- The Patron Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)Lively neighborhood spot serving classic Mexican dishes, fajitas, and margaritas.
- Sandston Bistro & Shake · American Diner · 4.6★ (580)Popular local diner offering generous breakfast plates, burgers, and hand-spun milkshakes.
- Roma Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (920)Longstanding family-run eatery serving traditional pastas, subs, 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.