Is Uniontown safe?
Centreville, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Uniontown as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Uniontown
“Go. Uniontown in Centreville is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban and historic pocket in western Fairfax County. Violent crime is exceedingly rare, and visitors can comfortably explore nearby parks, historic sites, and premier dining destinations with minimal safety concerns.”
About the area
Uniontown is a historic community within Centreville, Virginia, blending residential history with contemporary suburban subdivisions. The area provides seamless access to some of Northern Virginia's best Korean and multicultural dining hubs along Route 29, surrounded by well-maintained parks and highly secure neighborhoods.
- Suburban Tranquility
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Diverse Dining
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Uniontown
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Municipal bike-share docks are not present, but road cyclists and mountain bikers have direct access to paved multi-use trails connecting into Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and local trail corridors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and well below national and regional averages
- Strong socioeconomic stability with Fairfax County median household incomes exceeding $120,000
- Immediate proximity to diverse dining, retail centers, and regional historic parks
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with heavy commuter traffic along bordering US-29 and Route 28
- Fragmented pedestrian infrastructure between residential streets and commercial centers
- Occasional opportunistic theft from unlocked vehicles in retail and apartment parking lots
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Uniontown, though occasional individuals requesting assistance may be seen near the commercial intersections of Route 28 and Route 29.
What Uniontown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with joggers and dog walkers sharing quiet residential lanes as commuters depart.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy and safe, with steady local traffic around neighborhood shopping centers and nearby schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Vibrant and secure around commercial restaurant corridors, with quiet, low-lit residential streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very calm with virtually no pedestrian activity, maintaining high safety levels throughout the night.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector provides local bus service via routes 630 and 640, connecting Centreville to the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metrorail Station on the Orange Line, located roughly 10 miles east.
Parking is free and widely available across large retail plaza surface lots, residential driveways, and designated curbside spaces.
Things to do in Uniontown
- Tour the historic grounds and 18th-century architecture at Mount Gilead and Centreville Historic Park
- Sample authentic Korean barbecue, bakeries, and bubble tea across Centreville Square and Centrewood Plaza
- Hike and birdwatch along the extensive forested trail network in nearby Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
Local favorites
- Honest Grill · Korean BBQ Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Upscale Korean barbecue destination known for premium dry-aged meats and tabletop grilling.
- Shilla Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.4★ (1280)Popular bakery serving French-Asian pastries, specialty cakes, bingsu, and espresso drinks.
- Sweetwater Tavern · American Brewpub · 4.5★ (3450)Sprawling, high-energy tavern offering house-brewed craft beers, ribs, and fresh seafood.
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.