Is Saint Ives safe?
Chesterfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Saint Ives as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Saint Ives
“Go. Saint Ives is a quiet, low-crime suburban enclave in Chesterfield County where visitors face very few safety concerns. Because it is an exclusively residential neighborhood, most visitors will be there to visit family or enjoy a tranquil base near Greater Richmond attractions.”
About the area
Saint Ives is an established residential neighborhood in Chesterfield County, Virginia, featuring single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs. The area offers a tranquil, classic suburban setting located just a short drive from major retail, dining, and park corridors along Midlothian.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Saint Ives
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no bike-share stations; biking is pleasant on interior cul-de-sacs, but reaching county trails requires riding along busier thoroughfares without protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are remarkably low and well below state and national averages.
- High homeownership rates and stable household incomes foster a well-maintained, vigilant community.
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets create a very safe environment for walking and jogging.
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with zero commercial amenities within walking distance.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, such as thefts from unlocked vehicles, occur sporadically.
- Lack of sidewalks on adjacent arterial connector roads limits pedestrian connectivity outside the subdivision.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Saint Ives, with no encampments or panhandling in the neighborhood.
What Saint Ives is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and school transit, feeling completely safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with light neighborhood traffic and residents out tending yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and family-oriented as commuters return home, remaining very safe for a nighttime walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular activity and minimal safety risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is largely absent in this subdivision; GRTC operates very limited park-and-ride commuter service along major regional corridors miles away, making a car essential for travel.
Parking is completely free and abundant on private driveways and along residential curbs without meters or permit restrictions.
Things to do in Saint Ives
- Explore the historic coal mining ruins and wooded trails at nearby Midlothian Mines Park.
- Launch a kayak or walk the riverfront trails at Robious Landing Park on the James River.
- Browse local boutiques, national retailers, and casual dining at Chesterfield Towne Center.
Local favorites
- Sergio's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant & Craft Beer Bar · 4.6★ (1250)A beloved local staple offering authentic New York-style pizza, Italian entrees, and an extensive craft beer list.
- Sedona Taphouse Midlothian · Gastropub · 4.5★ (1420)Spacious restaurant serving Southwest-inspired dishes, steaks, and a vast rotating selection of craft brews.
- Capital Ale House Midlothian · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.3★ (1580)Regional favorite known for upscale pub fare, European and American craft beers, and patio 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.