Is Summit Pointe safe?
Chesapeake, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Summit Pointe as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Summit Pointe
“Go. Summit Pointe is one of the safest and newest master-planned mixed-use developments in Hampton Roads, offering modern dining, residential living, and corporate offices. Visitors can explore the district with great confidence during the day and night due to strong security and active street presence.”
About the area
Summit Pointe is an upscale, master-planned urban district nestled within Chesapeake's bustling Greenbrier area, centered around the Dollar Tree corporate headquarters. It features luxury mid-rise apartments, street-level retail, corporate offices, and structured parking designed for pedestrian activity within its perimeter. The surrounding area is dominated by modern commercial corridors, major retail centers, and suburban office parks.
- Modern Mixed-Use
- Upscale Dining
- Corporate Hub
- Suburban Walkable
Walking and biking in Summit Pointe
Walk score: 64/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is currently no municipal bike-share system in Summit Pointe, and while internal streets have wide sidewalks, nearby major arterials like Volvo Parkway lack dedicated protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rate of violent crime compared to both state and national averages
- Strong economic base anchored by corporate headquarters and high median household incomes exceeding $90,000
- Modern, well-lit streetscapes with integrated private property management and consistent security patrols
- Ample and convenient public garage parking with good pedestrian connectivity within the development core
Cons
- Surrounded by high-traffic suburban arterial roads that limit pedestrian and bicycle access to outside districts
- Occasional vehicle property crimes and theft from unlocked autos in surrounding shopping center lots
- Limited late-night activity beyond a few restaurant and bar venues
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rare within Summit Pointe itself, with only occasional transient individuals or panhandling observed at major highway and arterial intersections along Greenbrier Parkway.
What Summit Pointe is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and very safe as corporate employees, dog walkers, and residents pick up morning coffee.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and pleasant with steady foot traffic from office workers, shoppers, and lunch diners.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Lively and welcoming with patrons visiting restaurants and patios under well-lit street fixtures.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and generally safe with minimal street activity once dining venues close down.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides local bus service along nearby corridors including Route 14 on Greenbrier Parkway, though there is no passenger rail or BRT directly serving this development.
Parking is exceptionally easy and stress-free, with modern multi-level parking garages offering free public parking alongside accessible on-street spaces.
Things to do in Summit Pointe
- Dine along Belaire Avenue at upscale and casual restaurants
- Attend seasonal community gatherings, outdoor fitness classes, or music events on the central plaza lawn
- Explore shopping and entertainment throughout the broader Greenbrier commercial district
Local favorites
- Luce Secondo · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (380)An upscale Italian dining destination serving refined pasta, seafood dishes, and curated cocktails.
- Wasserhund Brewing Company · Brewpub · 4.5★ (460)A lively German-inspired craft brewery and restaurant famous for artisanal pizza and house brews.
- Pale Horse Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.8★ (210)A veteran-owned artisanal roaster serving specialty espresso drinks and fresh baked goods.
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.