Is Walhaven safe?
Springfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Walhaven as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Walhaven
“Go. Walhaven is a peaceful, exceptionally safe residential neighborhood in Fairfax County with negligible violent crime rates. Visitors will find a tranquil, family-friendly suburban atmosphere where standard common sense is more than enough to ensure a secure stay.”
About the area
Walhaven is an established suburban residential enclave situated in Springfield, Virginia, featuring single-family homes surrounded by mature trees. It offers a relaxed residential retreat while remaining closely connected to regional parks, shopping centers, and commuter routes into Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
- Quiet Suburb
- Tree-Lined Streets
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Walhaven
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
While dedicated bike lanes are scarce on interior roads, cyclists have convenient access to nearby segments of the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail and park paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national benchmarks
- High median household incomes and stable, well-maintained owner-occupied housing
- Close proximity to extensive Fairfax County parkland and trail networks
- Convenient access to major commuter corridors and commercial centers
Cons
- Car-dependent design with virtually no retail or dining within immediate walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as theft from unlocked vehicles
- Limited street lighting and absent sidewalks on select residential blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Walhaven's residential streets, with any minor visible panhandling occurring only around major commercial shopping centers further along primary commercial thoroughfares.
What Walhaven is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and calm, with residents walking dogs and children heading to local schools.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet throughout the neighborhood with light residential vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and relaxing for evening strolls, though some interior roads lack overhead streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with virtually no foot traffic; standard suburban vigilance is all that is required.
Transit, parking and getting around
Fairfax Connector provides local bus service along nearby corridors like Old Keene Mill Road and Rolling Road, connecting directly to the Franconia-Springfield Metro (Blue Line) and VRE station located about 4 miles away.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private residential driveways and unrestricted, free curbside parking along neighborhood streets.
Things to do in Walhaven
- Take a nature walk or rent a paddleboat at nearby Lake Accotink Park
- Shop, dine, or catch a movie at Springfield Town Center
- Explore the wooded multi-use paths along the South Run Stream Valley
Local favorites
- Mike's American · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (4350)Lively, iconic regional staple serving steaks, prime rib, and classic American favorites.
- The Swiss Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.5★ (1420)Charming European bakery offering freshly baked breads, Swiss pastries, and hearty sandwiches.
- Delia's Pizzeria & Grille · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Casual neighborhood eatery serving brick-oven pizzas, pasta, and Greek specialties.
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.