Is Warwick safe?
Richmond, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Warwick as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Warwick
“Go with care. Warwick is largely a quiet, working-class residential pocket in Richmond's Southside, but caution is recommended after dark. Daytime visits to local amenities or residential areas are generally uneventful, though property crime and spillover incidents from adjacent arterial corridors remain concerns.”
Local Southside police reporting periodically highlights auto break-ins and isolated firearms incidents near adjacent commercial strips.
About the area
Warwick is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in South Richmond characterized by modest ranch homes and tree-lined side streets. It offers a low-density suburban feel within city limits, situated conveniently near major thoroughfares like Chippenham Parkway and Midlothian Turnpike.
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Warwick
Walk score: 40/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no dedicated protected bike lanes or RVA Bike Share stations in the neighborhood, requiring cyclists to share suburban roads with vehicular traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly single-family residential character with minimal through-traffic on interior streets
- High rate of long-term homeownership that fosters neighborhood stability
- Convenient vehicular access to major regional commuter routes and shopping corridors
Cons
- Above-average property crime and auto theft rates compared to national suburban averages
- Poor pedestrian infrastructure with disconnected sidewalks along major perimeter roads
- Proximity to higher-crime commercial strips along the Midlothian and Southside corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential blocks, though occasional panhandling is visible at major commercial intersections along Midlothian Turnpike.
What Warwick is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and quiet as local residents commute out for the day.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key neighborhood setting with light vehicular traffic along residential roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally peaceful on interior blocks, though situational awareness is advised near major bus stops and retail plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are very quiet, but walking alone is not advised due to limited lighting and sporadic property crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
GRTC operates standard bus routes, including Route 7A/7B, connecting the vicinity to Downtown Richmond. There is no direct access to the GRTC Pulse BRT line without transferring.
Street parking is free and plentiful on residential roads, and local commercial centers provide ample free surface parking.
Things to do in Warwick
- Engage in community sports and outdoor activities at the nearby Broad Rock Sports Complex
- Sample authentic Latin American cuisine along the neighboring commercial corridors
- Enjoy peaceful walks through the quiet residential loops and cul-de-sacs
Local favorites
- Abuelita's · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (940)Acclaimed dining spot specializing in authentic, slow-cooked Mexican guisados and comforting homestyle fare.
- Taqueria Panchito · Taco Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Popular Southside taqueria celebrated for traditional street tacos and house-made salsas.
- La Milpa · Mexican Market & Restaurant · 4.3★ (2400)Round-the-clock neighborhood fixture featuring traditional Mexican dishes alongside an imported grocery market.
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.