Is Wakefield safe?
Lubeck, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Wakefield as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Wakefield
“Go. Wakefield in Lubeck is a peaceful, unincorporated rural-suburban enclave in Wood County with negligible violent crime and minimal visitor risks. Aside from needing a private vehicle to get around, visitors will find a calm, neighborly residential atmosphere.”
About the area
Wakefield is a quiet residential pocket located in the Lubeck area southwest of Parkersburg, West Virginia. It features single-family homes on generous lots, rolling hills, and a tranquil country setting close to the Ohio River valley.
- Quiet / Residential
- Rural Fringe
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Wakefield
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 20/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share programs in the immediate area; cycling is generally limited to low-traffic rural roads with rolling terrain.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than nearby urban Parkersburg
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Low-density rural ambiance with virtually no street congestion
Cons
- Virtually zero pedestrian infrastructure, requiring a car for every errand
- Distance from hospital trauma centers and emergency services relative to city centers
- Limited commercial dining and entertainment options within immediate walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in this area; services and emergency shelters are concentrated miles away in downtown Parkersburg.
What Wakefield is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with minimal local traffic, making for safe morning walks along residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout the day, with low vehicle speeds on neighborhood streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal activity and excellent personal safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark due to limited streetlighting, but remarkably safe from street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit serving this area; the regional provider, Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority (Easy Rider), operates primarily within the Parkersburg and Vienna city limits.
Parking is completely effortless, with abundant private driveways and ample free street parking throughout the residential roads.
Things to do in Wakefield
- Explore nearby Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park via sternwheeler from Parkersburg
- Enjoy recreational walking or boating along the nearby Ohio River and Little Kanawha waterways
- Take a scenic driving tour through the rolling hills and farmland of Wood County
Local favorites
- Lubeck Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (210)Longtime local favorite known for thick-crust specialty pies, subs, and casual family dining.
- The Changed Plate · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (340)Farm-to-table bistro nearby in the Belpre/Parkersburg area focusing on fresh, health-conscious regional cuisine.
- Woodyard's Creams & Dips · Ice Cream Shop · 4.7★ (185)Beloved seasonal stop serving classic soft-serve cones, shakes, and quick comfort bites.
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.