Is Walthall safe?
Chesterfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Walthall as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Walthall
“Go. Walthall is a quiet, low-density mix of suburban residential pockets, industrial parks, and interstate commerce in southern Chesterfield County that is safe for visitors. While isolated property crimes occur around highway motels and commercial centers, violent crime remains low.”
About the area
Walthall is an unincorporated community situated along the Route 1 corridor and Interstate 95 just north of Colonial Heights. It is characterized by distribution centers, modest single-family neighborhoods, and highway-serving commercial centers. Visitors typically pass through for logistics, local dining, or outdoor recreation along nearby waterways.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Industrial Mix
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Walthall
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There is no bike-share system or dedicated bike lane infrastructure; bicycling along Route 1 or connector roads is hazardous due to high traffic speeds and narrow shoulders.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than neighboring urban centers in Petersburg and Richmond
- High household vehicle ownership and convenient access to I-95, Route 1, and Route 288
- Stable residential pockets with solid homeownership and low vacancy
Cons
- Incidents of retail theft, vehicular break-ins, and property crime near highway service corridors
- Heavily car-dependent with nearly nonexistent pedestrian infrastructure
- Pockets of older, aging commercial properties along portions of Route 1
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential and industrial sectors, though occasional individuals may be seen near budget lodging and service stations along the Route 1 corridor.
What Walthall is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Morning rush hour brings steady commuter and logistics traffic to Route 1 and I-95, while residential subdivisions remain quiet and very safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Light industrial and commercial corridors are active with workers and shoppers, maintaining a secure environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial traffic slows down and neighborhood streets are tranquil, with basic safety precautions sufficient around retail plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Arterial roads are dark and mostly empty; crime is generally low, but open commercial lots near the interstate warrant standard caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
GRTC does not operate fixed-route bus services in this portion of Chesterfield County, making the area completely reliant on personal vehicles or rideshares.
Parking is abundant and free in large dedicated surface parking lots at all businesses, industrial centers, and parks.
Things to do in Walthall
- Explore the nature trails, playground, and athletic fields at nearby R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks
- Access boating and freshwater fishing ramps along Swift Creek and the Appomattox River
- Discover Civil War historical markers and earthworks around the Walthall Junction area
Local favorites
- Angelo's Italian Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (620)Longtime casual neighborhood spot serving hand-tossed pizzas, baked pastas, and hot subs.
- Don Pepe Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (840)Lively family-run restaurant offering standard Mexican fare, combination platters, and margaritas.
- Howlett's Restaurant & Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (950)Nearby tavern featuring classic steak and seafood entrees, burgers, and evening entertainment.
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.