Is Reston Station safe?
Reston, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Reston Station as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Reston Station
“Go. Reston Station is a modern, exceptionally safe, transit-oriented hub in Fairfax County with minimal violent crime. Visitors can comfortably walk around the plaza, dine, or catch the Silver Line Metro at almost any hour without concern.”
About the area
Built directly atop and around the Wiehle-Reston East Metro station, Reston Station is a high-density, mixed-use district featuring gleaming corporate high-rises, luxury residential towers, and active public plazas. It combines suburban Northern Virginia affluence with direct rapid transit access to Washington, D.C. and Dulles International Airport.
- Modern TOD
- Commuter Friendly
- Clean & Safe
- Corporate & Residential
Walking and biking in Reston Station
Walk score: 68/100 · Bike score: 74/100
Capital Bikeshare docks and secure bike rooms are located right at the station, with seamless connectivity to the adjacent 45-mile paved W&OD Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates backed by Fairfax County's robust public safety infrastructure
- High median household incomes and pristine modern residential and commercial properties
- Direct covered access to WMATA Silver Line rail and regional commuter bus lines
- Well-lit public plazas with active private security and modern surveillance
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic thefts from vehicles in commuter parking structures
- High-speed arterial roads like Wiehle Avenue and the Dulles Toll Road limit pedestrian exploration outside the development core
- Subdued and quiet street life during late night hours once commuter foot traffic ends
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is extremely rare in Reston Station. Occasional transient individuals may be seen near the transit turnstiles during peak hours, but there are no encampments or persistent panhandling in the area.
What Reston Station is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Bustling with professionals and transit commuters grabbing coffee and boarding the Metro in a completely safe, orderly environment.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and pleasant with remote workers, lunch-goers on the plaza, and nearby tech employees strolling between offices.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Lively around the plaza restaurants, outdoor patios, and Metro escalators with strong lighting and clear sightlines.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and deserted once trains stop running frequently, but remaining generally safe and monitored by building security patrols.
Transit, parking and getting around
WMATA Silver Line trains operate directly from the Wiehle-Reston East station, offering direct rail to Dulles Airport and downtown D.C. Fairfax Connector also operates extensive feeder bus routes from the integrated bus transit bay.
Street parking is non-existent, but the large underground ParkX commuter and retail garages provide thousands of covered spaces with validated parking for plaza businesses.
Things to do in Reston Station
- Catch an outdoor movie, concert, or seasonal festival on the Reston Station Metro Plaza
- Hop directly on the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad Regional Park trail for miles of paved cycling
- Enjoy patio dining and craft cocktails overlooking the urban plaza
Local favorites
- Founding Farmers Reston Station · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (3200)Vibrant farm-to-table eatery serving scratch-made American classics and house-distilled spirits right on the plaza.
- Matchbox Reston Station · Pizza Restaurant · 4.1★ (850)Industrial-chic venue famous for wood-fired mini burgers, artisan pizzas, and local craft beers.
- Big Buns Damn Good Burgers · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.4★ (420)Casual neighborhood spot serving gourmet smash burgers, loaded fries, and craft milkshakes.
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.