Is Pleasant Manor safe?
Hampton, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pleasant Manor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Pleasant Manor
“Go with care. Pleasant Manor is a quiet, working-class residential enclave that offers little for traditional tourists but is generally tranquil during daytime hours. Visitors staying in the area should maintain basic situational awareness and lock vehicles, as nearby corridors experience occasional property crime.”
Hampton Police have occasionally stepped up targeted patrols across central Hampton corridors to address regional spikes in vehicle tampering and catalytic converter thefts.
About the area
Pleasant Manor is an established residential neighborhood in Hampton featuring mid-century single-family homes and tree-lined streets. It is conveniently situated close to major transportation arteries connecting to Peninsula Town Center, Hampton University, and Langley Air Force Base.
- Residential
- Working-Class
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pleasant Manor
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure and bike-share programs are not available locally, though neighborhood streets have low vehicle speeds suitable for experienced cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential base with a significant presence of military personnel and veterans.
- Low pedestrian foot traffic keeps interior residential streets quiet and predictable during the day.
- Quick access to Interstate 64 and major regional commercial hubs.
Cons
- Property crime, particularly vehicle break-ins, is elevated relative to national suburban averages.
- Higher violent crime rates are documented in adjacent surrounding commercial corridors.
- Inconsistent street lighting and limited sidewalk infrastructure on some interior blocks.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rare within Pleasant Manor's residential streets, though unhoused individuals and panhandling can occasionally be seen near commercial intersections along Mercury Boulevard.
What Pleasant Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents commuting to work or walking dogs, feeling safe and calm.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with minimal traffic; standard neighborhood conditions apply.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down quickly after dusk, requiring awareness due to variable street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are deserted and dimly lit; walking through the area late at night is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides bus service via nearby routes along West Mercury Boulevard and Aberdeen Road, though there is no passenger rail or BRT service in Hampton.
Street parking along residential roadways is free, unregulated, and widely available, and surrounding shopping plazas feature extensive free surface lots.
Things to do in Pleasant Manor
- Enjoy the outdoor athletic fields and playgrounds at nearby Briarfield Park.
- Explore the interactive exhibits at the Virginia Air & Space Science Center a short drive away in downtown Hampton.
- Spend an afternoon shopping, dining, and catching a movie at the Peninsula Town Center.
Local favorites
- County Grill & Smokehouse · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Popular local smokehouse serving slow-cooked pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and homestyle sides.
- The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery · Brewpub & Music Venue · 4.5★ (1280)Historic armory turned craft brewery, distillery, and live music space serving pub fare.
- Avenue Blue Piano Lounge · Lounge & Bar · 4.3★ (360)Upscale neighborhood lounge offering craft cocktails, light fare, and live jazz or soul music.
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.