Is Quail Walk safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Quail Walk as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Quail Walk
“Go. Quail Walk is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood in Henrico County characterized by low violent crime rates and stable residential properties. While it offers no commercial attractions within the subdivision itself, it is an exceptionally safe and quiet area.”
About the area
Quail Walk is a classic Henrico County suburban community featuring mature landscaping, single-family homes, and quiet cul-de-sacs. Located in the greater West End area, it offers quiet residential living with fast driving access to shopping and dining corridors.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined Suburb
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Quail Walk
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated on-street bike lanes, though the low-speed local streets are safe and comfortable for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national and regional metro averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-kept yards and stable demographics
- Quick driving access to major West End employment centers, healthcare facilities, and retail hubs
Cons
- Subdivision layout requires a car for virtually all daily errands and dining
- Occasional isolated incidents of unlocked vehicle theft common to suburban Henrico
- Limited street lighting on some residential interior roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Quail Walk, as social services and shelters are concentrated in downtown Richmond.
What Quail Walk is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and quiet, with neighborhood joggers, dog walkers, and light school commute traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented with minimal traffic and a peaceful neighborhood presence.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and relaxed as residents return home, though sidewalks are limited on some side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no pedestrian activity, remaining very safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit in Henrico is provided by GRTC, but fixed-route bus service does not penetrate the interior subdivision; riders must travel to major arterial corridors like West Broad Street or Glenside Drive for connections.
Parking is completely effortless and free, with ample driveway space at residences and unmetered, easy street parking along wide residential roads.
Things to do in Quail Walk
- Enjoy quiet walking, jogging, or dog walking along the peaceful residential streets
- Visit nearby Cheswick Park for shaded walking trails, open green space, and a playground
- Explore extensive shopping, entertainment, and dining along the nearby Broad Street commercial corridor
Local favorites
- Tarrant's West · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Popular suburban outpost serving classic comfort dishes, pizzas, and seafood in an upscale casual setting.
- Anokha Cuisine of India · Indian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Refined Indian dining offering contemporary and traditional curries, tandoori specialties, and cocktails.
- Boyer's Ice Cream & Coffee · Ice Cream Shop · 4.7★ (760)Neighborhood favorite serving espresso drinks, milkshakes, and dozens of premium hard-scoop ice cream flavors.
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.