Is Skinquarter safe?
Chesterfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Skinquarter as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Skinquarter
“Go. Skinquarter is an exceptionally quiet, rural community in western Chesterfield County with virtually nonexistent violent crime. Visitors traveling through for farm stands or scenic countryside will find a peaceful, secure environment where standard rural road caution is the primary consideration.”
About the area
Skinquarter is a tranquil, semi-rural expanse in western Chesterfield County marked by expansive farmland, woodlands, and spaced-out single-family residences. It offers scenic driving and seasonal agri-tourism far removed from the urban density of the Richmond metro area.
- Rural & Agricultural
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
- Low-Density
Walking and biking in Skinquarter
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated bike lanes in Skinquarter, and cycling is limited to riding along rural highway shoulders alongside moderate-speed traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates compared to state and national benchmarks
- High median household incomes and predominantly owner-occupied housing stock
- Quiet, low-density rural atmosphere with scenic farm landscapes
Cons
- Virtually no pedestrian infrastructure with unlit two-lane country roads
- Greater response distance from major hospitals and emergency services
- Complete car dependency with zero public transportation options
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a visible presence in Skinquarter due to its rural, low-density residential and agricultural landscape.
What Skinquarter is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with morning mist over farm fields, perfectly safe with light rural commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Tranquil and sunny with clear visibility, making visits to local farm markets easy and entirely secure.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settles into complete quiet as darkness sets in; personal safety remains very high though unlit roads require driving focus.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and sleepy with negligible activity, where safety concerns are strictly limited to wildlife on roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no public transit service in Skinquarter; GRTC transit operations do not extend to this outer rural section of Chesterfield County.
Parking is free, abundant, and easily accessible across private gravel lots, roadside businesses, and farm stands.
Things to do in Skinquarter
- Shop fresh seasonal produce, flowers, and pumpkins at Skinquarter Farm Market
- Enjoy a scenic countryside drive along Route 360 and surrounding rural backroads
- Explore local agri-tourism stops and country markets in the western Chesterfield corridor
Local favorites
- Skinquarter Farm Market · Produce Market · 4.6★ (210)Popular seasonal open-air farm stand offering fresh produce, flowers, pumpkins, and local baked goods.
- Moseley Market & Deli · Deli & Country Store · 4.4★ (115)Quaint country deli serving made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, subs, and convenience items nearby.
- Cavaliers Sports Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (340)Relaxed neighborhood gathering spot serving classic wings, burgers, and comfort food.
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.