Is Summerford safe?
Chesterfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Summerford as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Summerford
“Go. Summerford is a tranquil, master-planned suburban community in Chesterfield County characterized by very low crime rates and high household stability. It is an exceptionally safe neighborhood for visitors, though purely residential and heavily car-dependent.”
About the area
Summerford is an affluent, family-oriented subdivision located in the Swift Creek corridor of Chesterfield County. It features modern single-family homes, manicured lawns, and quiet cul-de-sacs with nearby access to outdoor recreation around Swift Creek Reservoir.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Master-Planned
Walking and biking in Summerford
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 25/100
There are no bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the immediate subdivision, though the neighborhood roads are wide enough for low-speed recreational riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and well below national and regional averages
- High median household incomes and near-universal homeownership promote community stability
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with well-maintained infrastructure
Cons
- Strictly residential with zero retail or dining within comfortable walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle larcenies
- Complete dependence on personal vehicles along busy Hull Street Road (Route 360)
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Summerford; services and emergency shelters are concentrated farther north in downtown Richmond.
What Summerford is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet, sunlit suburban streets with minimal traffic and school buses arriving.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm residential atmosphere as families return home and neighbors walk in cul-de-sacs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular activity, remaining safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is practically nonexistent here; Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) operates fixed-route service primarily within Richmond and select arterial express stops, leaving Summerford completely car-reliant.
Parking is exceptionally easy with private multi-car driveways and ample, free on-street parking permitted along neighborhood roads.
Things to do in Summerford
- Take a stroll or jog along the quiet suburban sidewalks and neighborhood loops
- Visit the nearby Swift Creek Reservoir for scenic water views and waterfront dining
- Explore the extensive hiking, biking, and paddling trails at nearby Pocahontas State Park
Local favorites
- The Boathouse at Sunday Park · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (2340)Upscale waterfront dining featuring fresh seafood, steaks, and sunset views over Swift Creek Reservoir.
- Sergio's Pizza · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1680)Popular local spot offering authentic NY-style pizza, craft beer on tap, and traditional pasta dishes.
- Wood & Iron Gameday Restaurant and Bar · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.6★ (1420)Lively neighborhood sports bar known for smoked wings, craft sandwiches, and numerous HD screens.
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.