Is Regency safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Regency as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Regency
“Go. Regency is a safe, thriving suburban commercial and residential area in Henrico County's West End. Violent crime is uncommon, making it an easy and secure visit for shopping, dining, and indoor recreation, with standard caution needed only for property security in retail parking lots.”
Henrico County's continued approvals for mixed-use residential and entertainment additions at Regency have sustained steady suburban renewal and low violent incident rates.
About the area
Anchored by the ongoing multi-million dollar transformation of the former Regency Square mall into a vibrant mixed-use district, Regency blends suburban convenience with modern amenities. The surrounding area consists of stable, leafy mid-century neighborhoods and active commercial strips along Quioccasin and Parham roads.
- Suburban Commercial
- Family-Friendly
- Revitalized Mixed-Use
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Regency
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no local bike-share program and dedicated on-street bike lanes are rare along primary corridors like Parham and Quioccasin roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent crime rate, consistent with Henrico County's stable West End suburbs.
- Strong local economic baseline with high median household incomes and low poverty levels.
- Well-maintained infrastructure, active private security, and visible county police patrols in commercial hubs.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins and retail theft in expansive parking lots.
- Heavily vehicle-oriented layout with high-speed arterial roads like Parham Road that are challenging for pedestrians.
- Pockets of aging strip mall retail awaiting aesthetic modernization.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal, with only occasional individuals panhandling near major intersections like Parham and Quioccasin. There are no encampments or emergency shelters located in the immediate neighborhood.
What Regency is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with early morning walkers in residential subdivisions and commercial traffic picking up along major arteries.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and bustling with shoppers, fitness enthusiasts, and students, maintaining a very high level of safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Well-lit and lively around entertainment venues and restaurants with standard suburban security presence.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely deserted once retail closes; safe, but parking lots empty out substantially.
Transit, parking and getting around
GRTC operates local bus Route 19 along Quioccasin Road and Parham Road, connecting riders directly to the Willow Lawn transfer hub and downtown Richmond with moderate frequency.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with sprawling surface lots and multi-level garages servicing the Regency complex and adjacent plazas.
Things to do in Regency
- Play indoor pickleball at Performance Pickleball RVA, one of the region's largest indoor facilities.
- Enjoy rooftop drinks and casual dining at Sloop John B overlooking the revitalized Regency plaza.
- Catch a movie in reclining comfort at the modern Regal Cinemas Regency.
Local favorites
- Performance Pickleball RVA · Sports Complex · 4.8★ (210)State-of-the-art indoor pickleball facility housed within the redeveloped mall anchor space.
- Melito's · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (730)Long-running neighborhood staple on Quioccasin Road famous for hot dogs, barbecue, and casual American fare.
- Sloop John B · Taco & Tequila Bar · 4.3★ (780)Vibrant rooftop eatery at Regency serving island-inspired tacos, cocktails, and craft beer.
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.