Is Virginia Heights safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Virginia Heights as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Virginia Heights
“Go. Virginia Heights is a quiet, working-class suburban pocket in eastern Henrico County that is generally peaceful for residents and visitors. While it holds little conventional tourism appeal, it is a safe, functional area to stay or pass through with standard suburban awareness.”
About the area
Virginia Heights is an established residential neighborhood in Henrico County characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes, tidy yards, and leafy streets. Situated between major east-end thoroughfares, it provides practical access to Richmond International Airport and downtown Richmond.
- Quiet Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Pocket
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Virginia Heights
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
No public bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes exist inside the neighborhood, though the Virginia Capital Trail is accessible within a ten-minute drive south.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower rate of violent crime compared to urban core neighborhoods in the Richmond metro
- Stable single-family homeownership with an established working-class community base
- Quick vehicular access to Interstate 64 and Richmond International Airport
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crime, such as vehicle break-ins and theft from yards
- Car-dependent layout with sparse sidewalks and limited pedestrian safety infrastructure
- Spillover commercial traffic and occasional disturbance along nearby Nine Mile Road corridor
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets, though occasional individuals or panhandling can be observed near commercial plazas along Nine Mile Road.
What Virginia Heights is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work with minimal foot or vehicle traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with routine deliveries and school-hour transitions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet neighborhood setting; residential streets have modest lighting but feel secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark; pedestrian activity is near zero and basic awareness for vehicle prowlers is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) provides bus service along surrounding corridors like Nine Mile Road and Williamsburg Road (Routes 7A/7B), though interior streets require walking to access stops.
Parking is abundant, hassle-free, and free, predominantly using private driveways and unrestricted curbside street spaces.
Things to do in Virginia Heights
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, fishing ponds, and walking paths at nearby Dorey Park.
- Take a short drive to access the scenic Virginia Capital Trail for long-distance biking.
- Explore regional aviation exhibits and aircraft history near Richmond International Airport.
Local favorites
- Country Style Donuts · Donut Shop · 4.7★ (2150)Renowned local institution serving classic handmade donuts and coffee around the clock.
- Roma Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (880)Longstanding neighborhood eatery serving traditional pizzas, pasta classics, and subs.
- The Patron Mexican Restaurant & Cantina · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (940)Popular nearby spot offering vibrant Mexican entrees, fajitas, and margaritas.
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.