Is Rosemont safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Rosemont as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Rosemont
“Go. Rosemont is a tranquil, established suburban neighborhood in Virginia Beach with low rates of violent crime and a strong family and military presence. While routine property crime like unlocked vehicle prowling occurs, visitors will generally feel secure visiting local businesses or residential pockets.”
About the area
Rosemont is an expansive, mid-century suburban community located in west-central Virginia Beach between Interstate 264 and Holland Road. The area is characterized by single-family subdivisions, neighborhood parks, and commercial strip centers lining the main corridors.
- Suburban Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Military Community
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Rosemont
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no city bike-share system in this area; cycling is largely limited to quiet neighborhood side streets as major thoroughfares lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both regional and national metro averages.
- Strong middle-class economic stability backed by a sizable active-duty military and veteran population.
- Affordable access to regional attractions, located just minutes from Virginia Beach Town Center and Mount Trashmore.
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime, primarily vehicle larceny, occurs in commercial parking lots and along residential streets.
- Heavy suburban traffic along Rosemont Road and Holland Road creates hazardous conditions for pedestrians.
- Pedestrian infrastructure is discontinuous, requiring a vehicle for almost all errands and transit.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the residential areas, though occasional individuals asking for assistance can be seen near busy intersections along Virginia Beach Boulevard.
What Rosemont is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with morning school runs, dog walkers, and commuters heading toward I-264.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with local traffic along the commercial thoroughfares, while interior residential streets remain quiet and safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, with residents dining out or spending time in yards and neighborhood cul-de-sacs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity with quiet, dimly lit suburban streets; standard precautions against car break-ins apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides bus service through the area primarily via Route 33 and Route 20, though the nearest Tide Light Rail station (Newtown Road) is roughly 4 miles to the west.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with free and expansive surface lots at all shopping plazas and unrestricted curbside parking across residential streets.
Things to do in Rosemont
- Enjoy sports fields, playgrounds, and open green spaces at nearby City View Park.
- Explore local independent dining spots in the shopping plazas along Rosemont and Holland Roads.
- Take a short five-minute drive to Mount Trashmore Park for walking trails, lake views, and kite flying.
Local favorites
- Pop's Diner Co. · Diner · 4.4★ (1820)A retro-style American diner serving hearty all-day breakfast platters, burgers, and classic milkshakes.
- Rick's Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (2650)A long-running, 24-hour comfort food institution known for southern breakfast and diner staples.
- Ynot Italian · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1180)A popular Hampton Roads staple offering hand-tossed NY-style pizza, pasta, and homemade gelato.
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.