Is Quioccasin safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Quioccasin as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Quioccasin
“Go. Quioccasin is a safe, well-established suburban community in Henrico County's West End. Violent crime is uncommon, and visitors need only practice standard suburban awareness regarding vehicle security in retail parking lots.”
About the area
Quioccasin is a peaceful suburban district centered along Quioccasin Road, characterized by mid-century single-family neighborhoods and bustling commercial strip centers. It is widely recognized locally for its diverse international supermarkets and authentic casual eateries.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse Dining
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Quioccasin
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 42/100
RVA Bike Share does not operate in Henrico County, and Quioccasin Road lacks dedicated bike infrastructure, making cycling safer on neighborhood side streets than on main thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below regional and national benchmarks
- High homeownership rate and stable middle-to-upper-middle household income levels
- Outstanding variety of international grocers and independent dining options along the commercial strip
- Close proximity to major West End amenities, healthcare facilities, and retail centers
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins in commercial parking areas
- Car-dependent roadway design with intermittent sidewalks along secondary cut-throughs
- Congestion during peak morning and evening commute hours at major intersections
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in this suburban district, with only occasional panhandling observed near major arterial intersections such as Quioccasin and Parham roads.
What Quioccasin is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school drop-offs and commuters heading toward Parham Road and I-64.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with errand runners and shoppers frequenting the retail plazas, feeling completely secure.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Steady and relaxed dinner traffic at strip center restaurants with quiet residential streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with minimal pedestrian presence; retail lots empty out and standard suburban caution applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by the GRTC Transit System, with Route 19 running along Quioccasin Road toward Willow Lawn and Short Pump. The GRTC Pulse BRT does not serve this area directly, terminating further east at Willow Lawn.
Parking is abundant and free, with large surface lots in every shopping center and unrestricted street parking across residential neighborhoods.
Things to do in Quioccasin
- Explore diverse global culinary ingredients and fresh produce at New Grand Mart
- Enjoy casual recreation, green space, and nature paths at nearby Cheswick Park
- Sample regional and international cuisines across the various plazas lining Quioccasin Road
Local favorites
- New Grand Mart · International Supermarket · 4.4★ (1650)A massive international grocery store stocked with fresh produce, seafood, and specialty Asian and Hispanic goods.
- Full Kee Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.2★ (890)A long-running Richmond staple celebrated for authentic Cantonese dishes, roast meats, and dim sum.
- Angela's Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (510)A warm, family-owned neighborhood trattoria serving classic pasta dishes, pizza, and Italian specialties.
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.