Is Sussex at Hampton safe?
Hampton, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Sussex at Hampton as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Sussex at Hampton
“Go with care. Sussex at Hampton is an unassuming residential and apartment community where daily life is generally peaceful, but surrounding arterial corridors experience occasional property crime and sporadic violent incidents. Visitors visiting friends or passing through during the day will face few issues, but normal urban-suburban caution is advised after dark.”
Occasional reports of opportunistic car break-ins and sporadic firearm incidents along nearby Briarfield and Aberdeen corridors have led to periodic targeted police patrols in the sector.
About the area
Sussex at Hampton is a modest, mid-century residential neighborhood in Hampton comprising single-family ranches and low-rise multi-family apartment developments. It is situated conveniently near major thoroughfares like Briarfield Road and West Mercury Boulevard, providing quick connectivity to regional employers and shopping centers.
- Residential Enclave
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Pockets
- Mid-Century
Walking and biking in Sussex at Hampton
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no public bike-share program in the neighborhood, and dedicated bike lanes are rare, though quiet residential streets accommodate casual neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established residential interior with low through-traffic on side streets
- Close driving proximity to Peninsula Town Center and Mercury Boulevard retail
- High household vehicle ownership facilitating easy regional transit
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle larcenies are higher than statewide averages
- Portions of older rental housing stock with localized maintenance issues
- Limited continuous pedestrian infrastructure and uneven street lighting at night
Homelessness: Homelessness is not visibly prevalent in the residential interior of Sussex, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers can be observed near commercial intersections along West Mercury Boulevard.
What Sussex at Hampton is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe as residents commute out toward Langley AFB, Newport News Shipbuilding, and regional workplaces.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain quiet with school buses, delivery vans, and normal residential activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are generally tranquil, though lower lighting levels on residential streets call for basic situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are isolated, and walking around unfamiliar apartment parking areas or dark corridors is not advisable.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) serves the immediate area via bus routes along Briarfield Road and Aberdeen Road; there is no light rail or BRT system in this part of Hampton.
Free residential street parking and private apartment surface lots are widely available, with no metered zones or parking garages.
Things to do in Sussex at Hampton
- Enjoy the open green space, tennis courts, and athletic facilities at nearby Briarfield Park
- Explore the outdoor missile and aircraft displays at Hampton Air Power Park just a short drive away
- Shop, dine, or catch a movie at the nearby Peninsula Town Center
Local favorites
- Tommy's Restaurant · Diner · 4.5★ (1250)Longtime, classic family diner known for hearty breakfast platters and southern comfort food.
- Country Style Donuts · Bakery · 4.7★ (980)Beloved local bakery turning out traditional scratch-made donuts and breakfast treats.
- Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1420)Popular regional Mexican eatery offering fresh tableside guacamole and classic combination plates.
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.