Is Weberwood safe?
South Charleston, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Weberwood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Weberwood
“Go. Weberwood is a quiet, leafy, and peaceful hillside residential neighborhood in South Charleston that is very safe for visitors. There are virtually no violent crime concerns, though having a car is essential to navigate the winding, hilly streets.”
About the area
Weberwood is an established, heavily wooded suburban enclave nestled in the hills overlooking South Charleston and Corridor G. It offers scenic seclusion, single-family mid-century homes, and immediate proximity to both commercial shopping corridors and Kanawha State Forest.
- Wooded / Secluded
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Weberwood
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 12/100
There are no bike lanes, share stations, or dedicated multi-use trails in the immediate neighborhood, and steep terrain makes casual cycling strenuous.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent and property crime compared to city and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained single-family homes with above-average median household income
- Quiet, low-traffic residential environment surrounded by natural forest
Cons
- Steep topography with narrow, winding roads and no sidewalks
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no commercial amenities within the neighborhood boundaries
- Winter weather and ice can make neighborhood roads hazardous to navigate
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Weberwood due to its strictly residential, hilltop character. Any unhoused populations and social services in the region are situated down in the valley along the MacCorkle Avenue commercial strip and central Charleston.
What Weberwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm with minimal traffic except for residents commuting out via Corridor G.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet residential setting with occasional dog walkers and delivery vehicles on the winding roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very tranquil with low ambient noise and little to no foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Completely quiet and dark with minimal street lighting, remaining safe though visually isolated.
Transit, parking and getting around
Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT) provides regional bus service throughout South Charleston, but routes primarily stick to MacCorkle Avenue and Corridor G, leaving Weberwood without direct fixed-route transit access.
Driveway and private garage parking are standard; on-street parking is informal, free, and generally permitted where narrow road shoulders allow.
Things to do in Weberwood
- Take a scenic drive along the wooded ridge lines overlooking the Kanawha Valley
- Use the neighborhood as a quiet staging point to access nearby hiking trails at Kanawha State Forest
- Visit the nearby South Charleston Indian Mound and Criel Mound historical site just down the hill
Local favorites
- Ridge View BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (820)Popular local spot serving smoked meats and traditional sides along Corridor G near Weberwood.
- Graziano's Pizza of South Charleston · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (510)Longstanding local staple offering New York-style pies, calzones, and casual Italian fare.
- The Pitch Sports Bar & Grill · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (340)Lively nearby gathering place for classic pub food, draft beers, and game-day viewing.
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.