Is Waverly Village safe?
Fredericksburg, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Waverly Village as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Waverly Village
“Go. Waverly Village is a quiet and generally safe residential community in Fredericksburg. Violent crime is rare, and the neighborhood provides a peaceful setting close to downtown and regional amenities, though standard precautions against minor property theft apply.”
About the area
Waverly Village is a peaceful residential neighborhood featuring townhomes and single-family dwellings nestled close to Fredericksburg's core corridors. It offers convenient proximity to Mary Washington Hospital, Central Park shopping centers, and historic downtown attractions. The area is defined by its suburban feel, residential stability, and low-traffic interior streets.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban Feel
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Waverly Village
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no local municipal bike-share system, but the nearby Rappahannock River Heritage Trail and Canal Path offer paved multi-use routes for recreational cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low incidence of violent crime relative to national and urban benchmarks
- Close proximity to Mary Washington Hospital and top regional healthcare services
- High household vehicle ownership and reliable residential infrastructure
- Well-maintained properties with a strong sense of suburban community stability
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses, such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Car dependence for dining, groceries, and entertainment
- Limited pedestrian connections to surrounding commercial arterials
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor within the residential streets of Waverly Village, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near major retail plazas along Route 1.
What Waverly Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work and walking pets along neighborhood sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and very quiet with minimal through traffic and safe residential conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and suburban, feeling secure for evening walks or casual outdoor activities.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with low visibility on some interior streets; safe, though locking vehicles is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
FXBGO! operates local bus routes across Fredericksburg, connecting nearby corridors to the Fredericksburg VRE/Amtrak station located approximately 2.5 miles away downtown.
Parking is ample and free, consisting of private driveways, designated townhouse parking bays, and unmetered residential street parking.
Things to do in Waverly Village
- Explore the nearby Rappahannock River Heritage Trail and Canal Path loop
- Tour the historic sites and boutique shops in downtown Fredericksburg
- Spend an afternoon browsing shops and dining options at Central Park
Local favorites
- Mason-Dixon Cafe · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (2150)Popular local spot serving hearty scratch-made Southern comfort classics and breakfast.
- Carl's Frozen Custard · Ice Cream Shop · 4.7★ (3650)Historic 1940s walk-up stand serving iconic soft-serve frozen custard treats.
- Sammy T's · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1420)Historic downtown staple known for plant-forward American fare and craft beers.
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.