Is Warwick Acres safe?
Richmond, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Warwick Acres as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Warwick Acres
“Go with care. Warwick Acres is a predominantly quiet Southside residential neighborhood during the day, but it borders busier commercial corridors that experience higher rates of property crime and occasional violent incidents. Visitors will find it manageable by car but should practice standard situational awareness, especially after dark.”
Targeted city patrols and community violence intervention programs continue to focus on the broader South Richmond sector due to periodic reports of localized gun violence along nearby arterial corridors.
About the area
Warwick Acres is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood situated on Richmond's Southside near Chippenham Parkway. Composed primarily of modest single-family ranch homes and mature trees, it provides a suburban atmosphere with quick access to regional commuter routes.
- Suburban Feel
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Pockets
Walking and biking in Warwick Acres
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 34/100
RVA Bikeshare does not operate stations this far south, and dedicated bicycle lanes are largely absent on primary collector roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential pockets with a strong base of long-term homeowners
- Direct vehicle access to Chippenham Parkway (VA-150) and Midlothian Turnpike
- Close proximity to authentic independent dining along Southside commercial corridors
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle break-in rates are elevated compared to regional suburban benchmarks
- Median household income and commercial investment trail the Richmond metro average
- Lack of pedestrian infrastructure such as comprehensive sidewalk networks and bike lanes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rare within the interior residential blocks, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed near commercial plazas along Midlothian Turnpike.
What Warwick Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and typical of a suburban residential neighborhood as residents commute to work and school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm atmosphere with minimal foot traffic on interior residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel, though caution is advised when visiting strip malls along adjacent major roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Walking is not advised due to limited street lighting and sporadic nighttime incidents in the broader Southside sector.
Transit, parking and getting around
GRTC provides zero-fare local bus service via Route 83 and nearby Midlothian Turnpike routes; the Pulse BRT line terminates several miles north and is not within walking distance.
Street parking is free and widely available on residential roads, with ample free surface lots at neighboring shopping plazas.
Things to do in Warwick Acres
- Visit the nearby Southside Community Center for indoor recreation and community events
- Sample regional international cuisines along the nearby Midlothian Turnpike and Hull Street corridors
- Take a short drive to Pony Pasture Rapids within the James River Park System for riverside walking and nature watching
Local favorites
- Pepe's Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)Longtime Southside favorite serving hearty combination plates, fajitas, and margaritas in a classic setting.
- Taqueria El Chido · Mexican Taqueria · 4.5★ (590)Well-regarded spot known for traditional street tacos, tortas, and authentic Mexican specialties.
- Panaderia El Manantial · Bakery · 4.6★ (310)Local bakery offering fresh pan dulce, custom cakes, and Latin American pastries daily.
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.