Is Pinecrest safe?
Annandale, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pinecrest as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Pinecrest
“Go. Pinecrest is a quiet, affluent suburban enclave in Fairfax County with very low violent crime and well-maintained residential streets. Visitors will find a secure, relaxed atmosphere centered around green spaces and neighborhood golf, though a car is necessary for getting around.”
About the area
Pinecrest is an established residential neighborhood in Annandale, Virginia, characterized by mature tree canopy, well-kept single-family homes and townhouses, and the municipal Pinecrest Golf Course. Positioned just inside the Capital Beltway near Little River Turnpike, it offers peaceful suburban living with convenient access to Annandale's renowned international culinary scene.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pinecrest
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited on major arterials, but residential side streets are quiet enough for cycling; Capital Bikeshare stations are scarce in this immediate suburban pocket.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national and regional averages
- High median household incomes and strong homeownership stability typical of Fairfax County
- Direct neighborhood access to public recreation at Pinecrest Golf Course and nearby parks
Cons
- Suburban car-dependency requires driving for almost all daily errands and dining
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle theft along arterial connectors
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion during rush hours on adjacent Little River Turnpike and Braddock Road
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Pinecrest's residential core, though occasional panhandling may be observed near major commercial intersections along Little River Turnpike.
What Pinecrest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with joggers, dog walkers, and golfers heading out along residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban activity, light local traffic, and recreational users at local green spaces.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal pedestrian activity and safe conditions throughout the neighborhoods.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with virtually no foot traffic; exceptionally low risk of violent encounters.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is served primarily by Fairfax Connector (routes 401 and 402) and Metrobus along Little River Turnpike; the nearest Metrorail stations (East Falls Church or Dunn Loring on the Orange Line) are several miles away and require a 15-20 minute drive or bus connection.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, including dedicated driveway/garage parking in residential sections and large surface lots for the golf course and retail plazas.
Things to do in Pinecrest
- Play a round of executive golf or practice at the Pinecrest Golf Course clubhouse and putting green
- Stroll through the historic grounds and greenhouse exhibits at nearby Green Spring Gardens
- Sample diverse authentic Korean barbecue and Asian bakeries along the adjacent Little River Turnpike corridor
Local favorites
- Pinecrest Golf Course · Golf Course & Recreation · 4.4★ (320)A scenic, Fairfax County Park Authority-run 9-hole executive course with practice areas and footgolf.
- A&J Restaurant · Taiwanese Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)A bustling staple just down the turnpike serving classic Taiwanese dim sum, noodle soups, and pan-fried dumplings.
- Kogiya Korean BBQ · Korean Barbecue · 4.6★ (2300)A wildly popular tabletop grilling spot featuring quality meats, side dishes, and lively service nearby in Annandale.
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.