Is Westbriar safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Westbriar as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Westbriar
“Go. Westbriar is a safe, established suburban neighborhood in Henrico County with very low rates of violent crime. While it is primarily residential without major tourist attractions, visitors staying nearby or visiting friends and family will experience a quiet, secure environment with easy access to Richmond's West End amenities.”
About the area
Westbriar is a tranquil residential pocket in Henrico County characterized by mature trees, mid-century ranch homes, and well-kept yards. It offers a classic suburban feel while bordering busy commercial thoroughfares that provide extensive dining and retail options.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Westbriar
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 40/100
Interior neighborhood streets are low-traffic and pleasant for casual riding, but arterial roads lack dedicated bike lanes and there is no bike-share program in the area.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Consistently low rates of violent crime compared to urban Richmond and regional averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Immediate access to diverse shopping and dining options along nearby West Broad Street and Glenside corridors
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with limited sidewalks and poor pedestrian connectivity on outer thoroughfares
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Lack of nightlife, cultural attractions, or dedicated neighborhood parks within immediate walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Westbriar. Occasional panhandling is limited to high-traffic commercial intersections on nearby major thoroughfares.
What Westbriar is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents walking dogs and low-stress morning commute traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet throughout the residential lanes, with activity concentrated on bordering commercial roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere where walking around the neighborhood feels very comfortable.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and generally safe, though standard suburban caution applies regarding vehicle security and low street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
GRTC operates local bus services, primarily Route 19 along nearby West Broad Street, connecting the area to Richmond and Henrico shopping hubs. There is no commuter rail or light rail service.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample driveway space and unrestricted curbside parking throughout the residential streets.
Things to do in Westbriar
- Take a nature walk or enjoy a picnic at nearby Cheswick Park
- Sample diverse international cuisine along the nearby West Broad Street corridor
- Explore local shopping and specialty grocers in the surrounding West End commercial plazas
Local favorites
- Full Kee Chinese Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (880)A long-standing local favorite celebrated for authentic Cantonese dishes, dim sum, and roast duck.
- Taqueria Panchito · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)A popular no-frills destination serving authentic street-style tacos, tortas, and flavorful house salsas.
- Cheswick Park · Park · 4.6★ (730)Henrico County's oldest park, offering shaded walking trails, open green space, a playground, and picnic shelters.
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.