Is Point Elizabeth safe?
Chesapeake, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Point Elizabeth as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Point Elizabeth
“Go. Point Elizabeth is a tranquil, established suburban and waterfront residential community in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake with very low crime rates. Visitors will find a safe, peaceful neighborhood, though activities are primarily limited to residential driving, boating, and visiting nearby parks.”
About the area
Point Elizabeth is an upscale waterfront and wooded residential enclave situated along the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River. Characterized by spacious single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs, it provides a quiet suburban atmosphere close to shopping and dining along Portsmouth Boulevard and Churchland.
- Suburban / Residential
- Waterfront Views
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Point Elizabeth
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations or protected bike lanes within the neighborhood, though quiet interior streets are suitable for recreational neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent and serious property crime compared to regional and national averages
- High household incomes and strong homeownership rates over 85%
- Quiet, scenic residential setting along the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River
- Close proximity to suburban retail, dining, and city parks in Western Branch
Cons
- Car-dependent with virtually no commercial destinations directly within the neighborhood borders
- Lack of continuous pedestrian sidewalks on some interior residential streets
- Limited public transit access connecting to the broader Hampton Roads metro
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in Point Elizabeth due to its exclusively residential and suburban nature.
What Point Elizabeth is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents walking dogs or commuting by car.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet, ideal for residential strolls without safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very low-key and safe with minimal traffic on interior streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with limited streetlighting, remaining exceptionally safe despite low activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides bus service in the wider Western Branch area along major corridors like Route 17/Churchland Boulevard, but there is no direct bus route or rail station servicing the interior of Point Elizabeth.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with plenty of private driveway space and unrestricted on-street residential parking.
Things to do in Point Elizabeth
- Enjoy peaceful walks or jogs through tree-lined residential streets with views of the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River
- Visit nearby Western Branch Park for open green space, sports fields, and family recreational amenities
- Launch kayaks or paddleboards along surrounding public river access points in the Western Branch basin
Local favorites
- Amber Lantern Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (1120)Nearby waterfront restaurant serving fresh seafood and steaks with scenic marina views.
- The Portsmouth Publick House · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.4★ (890)Popular nearby gathering spot offering craft beers, burgers, and classic comfort food.
- Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1640)Casual dining favorite close by serving traditional Mexican fare and fresh tableside guacamole.
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.