Is Salem Fields safe?
Fredericksburg, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Salem Fields as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Salem Fields
“Go. Salem Fields is a quiet, well-maintained master-planned suburban community in Spotsylvania County that offers high safety and stability for residents and visitors alike. While it is purely residential and car-dependent, violent crime is rare and public spaces are calm.”
About the area
Salem Fields is a modern, master-planned residential neighborhood located southwest of downtown Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania County. It features single-family homes, townhouses, tree-lined sidewalks, and dedicated community amenities such as neighborhood pools and walking trails.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Planned Community
Walking and biking in Salem Fields
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local bike-share program, but internal subdivision trails and low-speed residential streets accommodate casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to state and national averages
- High median household incomes and high rates of owner-occupied housing ensure well-kept properties
- Active HOA management and well-maintained neighborhood paths, parks, and recreational facilities
- Low residential vacancy and strong neighborhood social cohesion
Cons
- Almost entirely car-dependent with minimal commercial options within walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along nearby Route 3 and Salem Church Road corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent within the Salem Fields residential community, with emergency shelters and support services situated closer to downtown Fredericksburg.
What Salem Fields is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters feeling completely safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with children playing outside and light local neighborhood traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban environment where residents walk their dogs with very high perceived safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with minimal foot traffic, remaining peaceful and safe though general caution is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit in the area is operated by FRED (Fredericksburg Regional Transit), though service inside Salem Fields is very limited; the nearest commuter rail connection is the Fredericksburg VRE Station, roughly 7 miles east.
Ample free residential parking is available via private driveways, dedicated townhome spaces, and open on-street parking without meters or garage fees.
Things to do in Salem Fields
- Stroll or jog along the community walking paths and around the neighborhood ponds
- Visit nearby historic Civil War sites such as the Chancellorsville Battlefield
- Shop and dine at the commercial plazas along the nearby Plank Road (Route 3) corridor
Local favorites
- Basilico Italian Market & New York Deli · Italian Deli & Bakery · 4.6★ (1280)Popular local spot serving authentic New York-style deli sandwiches, pasta dishes, and homemade pastries.
- El Pino Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (640)Casual neighborhood Mexican eatery known for generous portions, fajitas, and margaritas.
- Castiglia's Italian Restaurant · Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Family-run restaurant offering traditional wood-fired pizza, pasta classics, and casual dining.
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.