Is Ravensworth Grove safe?
Annandale, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Ravensworth Grove as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ravensworth Grove
“Go. Ravensworth Grove is a quiet, peaceful suburban neighborhood in Fairfax County that presents negligible safety risks to visitors. The area boasts strong socioeconomic indicators, low crime rates, and well-kept residential properties.”
About the area
Ravensworth Grove is an established residential enclave located just south of central Annandale, featuring tree-lined streets of single-family homes and townhouses. It offers a relaxed, family-oriented suburban lifestyle with immediate convenience to the I-495 Capital Beltway and nearby regional parks.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Ravensworth Grove
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 39/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are limited in the immediate residential streets, but cyclists have straightforward access to the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail (CCT) and Lake Accotink multi-use paths nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and significantly below state and national averages
- High median household incomes (exceeding $130,000) and high rates of homeownership create stable neighborhood conditions
- Close proximity to Fairfax County's well-maintained parks and recreational trails
- Low residential vacancy rates and well-maintained private properties
Cons
- Car-dependent infrastructure with limited direct pedestrian access to retail hubs
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle larcenies common to suburban corridors
- Heavy commuter traffic on nearby perimeter arteries like Braddock Road and Ravensworth Road during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential streets of Ravensworth Grove, with rare panhandling observed only near major commercial intersections or expressway on-ramps miles away.
What Ravensworth Grove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting along calm residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure throughout the neighborhood with light local traffic and standard suburban activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families returning home; streets remain very safe for an evening walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal activity and low lighting; safety remains very high with virtually no street disturbances.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Fairfax Connector and WMATA Metrobus along major roads like Braddock Road and Little River Turnpike, though the nearest Metrorail station (Dunn Loring-Merrifield on the Orange Line or Franconia-Springfield on the Blue Line) is a 10-to-15 minute drive away.
Street parking throughout the residential subdivisions is free, abundant, and straightforward, while nearby shopping centers provide large, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Ravensworth Grove
- Walk, jog, or rent a pedal boat around the reservoir at nearby Lake Accotink Park
- Visit Audrey Moore Recreation Center at Wakefield Park for indoor swimming, tennis courts, and fitness facilities
- Explore the renowned Korean culinary scene and specialty grocery markets in downtown Annandale a short drive away
Local favorites
- A&J Restaurant · Dim Sum / Taiwanese Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Renowned neighborhood spot serving authentic Northern Chinese and Taiwanese dim sum, noodle soups, and pan-fried dumplings.
- Kogiya Korean BBQ · Korean Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (2350)Popular Annandale destination offering high-quality table-side grilled meats and traditional Korean side dishes.
- Breeze Bakery Cafe · Bakery & Cafe · 4.4★ (1620)Spacious multi-level cafe featuring artisanal Asian pastries, specialty coffee drinks, bingsu, and rooftop seating.
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.