Is West Broad Village safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates West Broad Village as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Broad Village
“Go. West Broad Village is an affluent, master-planned suburban town center in Henrico County with exceptionally low violent crime and a strong community feel. Visitors can comfortably stroll, dine, and shop at all hours with standard suburban precautions.”
About the area
West Broad Village is an upscale mixed-use development in the Short Pump corridor of western Henrico County, combining luxury apartments and townhomes with anchor retail, specialty fitness, and restaurants. The area offers a pedestrian-friendly main street core embedded in an otherwise bustling, car-centric commercial district.
- Suburban Village
- Family-Friendly
- Upscale Dining Hub
- Master-Planned
Walking and biking in West Broad Village
Walk score: 68/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Bike lanes exist internally within the village, but connectivity to regional trails is limited, and riding on adjacent West Broad Street is difficult due to high vehicular traffic speeds.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime backed by affluent suburban demographics and strong local policing
- High household median incomes and exceptionally low neighborhood poverty rates
- Well-lit, self-contained pedestrian streetscape within the village core
- Abundant free parking decks and surface lots for easy visitor access
Cons
- Occasional retail theft and vehicle break-ins typical of busy shopping center parking structures
- Surrounded by heavy traffic and high-speed multi-lane traffic along West Broad Street (US-250)
- Limited public transportation options connecting to downtown Richmond
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within West Broad Village, though occasional panhandling occurs along the outer intersections of West Broad Street.
What West Broad Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, dog-walking, and heading to fitness classes or coffee shops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with shoppers, business lunch crowds, and grocery traffic, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Vibrant and well-populated with diners and families lingering along the well-illuminated main corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and quiet once dining establishments close, feeling secure with minimal late-night foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
GRTC provides suburban bus transit along the corridor via Route 19, though service intervals are relatively long compared to downtown lines, and the area lacks rail or rapid transit.
Ample free parking is readily available in multiple dedicated parking garages and surface lots throughout the village complex.
Things to do in West Broad Village
- Stroll around the central village pond and landscaped walking paths
- Dine al fresco along Old Brick Road at local craft eateries and upscale grills
- Shop for specialty groceries and organic goods at Whole Foods Market
Local favorites
- Whole Foods Market · Grocery Store · 4.4★ (1650)Anchor organic grocer offering prepared foods, coffee bar, and full specialty grocery selection.
- Keagan's Irish Pub & Kitchen · Irish Pub · 4.3★ (1420)Lively tavern serving classic pub fare, draft beers, and hosting live music events.
- acac Fitness & Wellness Center · Gym & Fitness Club · 4.5★ (290)Sprawling, high-end fitness and wellness center featuring indoor pools, spa amenities, and classes.
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.