Is Settlers Landing safe?
Chesterfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Settlers Landing as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Settlers Landing
“Go. Settlers Landing is a very safe, peaceful suburban enclave in northern Chesterfield County with low crime rates and well-kept residential properties. While there is little tourist infrastructure inside the subdivision itself, it presents virtually no violent crime risks to visitors.”
About the area
Settlers Landing is an established single-family residential community in North Chesterfield characterized by mature trees, quiet cul-de-sacs, and manicured yards. It offers classic suburban tranquility with quick driving access to James River parks and shopping centers along the Robious and Huguenot corridors.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Settlers Landing
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no municipal bike-share program or dedicated bike lane infrastructure within the neighborhood, though internal residential streets are safe for casual cycling. Connection to major multi-use trails requires driving to nearby trailheads like Robious Landing.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than regional and national averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained properties indicate strong neighborhood stability
- Above-average household median income and very low neighborhood poverty
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for casual daytime walks
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with no commercial businesses inside the subdivision
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic theft from unlocked vehicles
- Virtually no public transit access connecting to Richmond city center
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this purely residential suburban neighborhood. Any unhoused populations or support services in the region are located along commercial stretches of Midlothian Turnpike or within the city of Richmond.
What Settlers Landing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with early-morning joggers and dog walkers moving through the neighborhood loop.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented, with school buses dropping off children and light local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere as residents return home, very safe for evening neighborhood strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent due to limited streetlighting, but structurally safe with almost no foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Settlers Landing has no direct public transit service; the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) operates fixed routes only in parts of Richmond and limited express links elsewhere in Chesterfield. A personal vehicle is required for all travel.
Parking is completely unrestricted and free, with ample space in private residential driveways and along curb-lined subdivision streets.
Things to do in Settlers Landing
- Walk or launch a kayak at nearby Robious Landing Park along the James River
- Explore local coal mining history and scenic walking trails at Mid-Lothian Mines Park
- Dine and browse local boutiques along the neighboring Huguenot and Robious Road corridors
Local favorites
- Latitude Seafood Co. · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Popular nearby spot known for fresh daily catches, craft cocktails, and raw oyster specials.
- Sergio's Pizza · Pizza & Craft Beer Bar · 4.6★ (1380)Beloved neighborhood staple offering authentic New York-style pies and an extensive rotating craft beer list.
- Gelati Celesti Ice Cream · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (1120)Local artisan ice cream shop serving rich, handcrafted flavors in freshly baked waffle cones.
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.