Is Princess Anne safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Princess Anne as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Princess Anne
“Go. Princess Anne is an exceptionally safe suburban and civic district anchored by the Virginia Beach Municipal Center, offering peaceful residential neighborhoods, sports facilities, and rural-coastal charm. Visitors face negligible violent crime and standard, low-level suburban property theft concerns.”
Public safety operations remain heavily concentrated in the area due to the central location of the Virginia Beach Police Department headquarters and municipal courts complex.
About the area
Princess Anne serves as the historic and administrative heart of Virginia Beach, blending governmental offices and sports complexes with sprawling suburban subdivisions and agricultural land. It offers a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere with well-maintained public infrastructure and parks.
- Suburban
- Civic Hub
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Princess Anne
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There is no municipal bike-share system here, though paved multi-use paths wind through the athletic complex and along segments of Princess Anne Road and Dam Neck Road.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area
- High median household income exceeding $95,000 with very low poverty levels
- Substantial police presence due to the municipal center and judicial complex
- Modern, well-maintained housing stock with high homeownership rates
Cons
- Almost entirely car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure outside parks
- Occasional vehicle break-ins in large recreation and commercial parking lots
- Sprawling layout requires extensive driving between attractions and dining options
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Princess Anne; individuals seeking services are generally assisted by municipal human services centers located within the civic hub without forming street encampments.
What Princess Anne is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and orderly as municipal workers, students, and joggers populate the civic corridors and quiet residential subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with sports park traffic, civic business, and suburban retail shoppers, maintaining a completely safe environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and peaceful with localized activity around Landstown shopping centers and sports fields; entirely safe for driving and outdoor activities.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark along rural-suburban transition roads with minimal pedestrian presence and virtually no street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates limited local bus service via Route 33 serving the Municipal Center, but frequencies are low and the area is fundamentally built for personal vehicles.
Parking is abundant and universally free across vast surface lots at the municipal complex, athletic fields, and suburban shopping centers.
Things to do in Princess Anne
- Watch regional youth tournaments or play recreational sports at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex
- Explore local history and civic landmarks around the historic Virginia Beach Courthouse and Municipal Center
- Tour the historic 1751 Francis Land House and its surrounding colonial gardens just up the road
Local favorites
- New Realm Brewing Co. · Brewery & Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)A massive craft brewery and taproom featuring a spacious beer garden, live events, and elevated pub fare.
- Jose Tequilas Mexican Grill & Bar · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1280)Popular lively destination serving generous portions of classic Mexican favorites and specialty margaritas.
- Blue Pete's Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (2100)Historic, waterfront dining institution tucked along the nearby creek serving local seafood and steaks.
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.