Is Westwood Village safe?
Chesterfield, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Westwood Village as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Westwood Village
“Go. Westwood Village is a calm, established suburban residential community in northern Chesterfield County with low crime rates. Visitors and residents experience a safe, family-oriented environment typical of Richmond's southern suburbs, though a vehicle is necessary to get around.”
About the area
Westwood Village is a mature residential neighborhood in Chesterfield County, Virginia, featuring single-family homes on wooded suburban lots. It offers a peaceful retreat while sitting within easy driving distance of major commercial corridors along Midlothian Turnpike and regional highways.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Westwood Village
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
No municipal bike-share stations exist in the area; while internal residential roads are quiet for cycling, connecting thoroughfares lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below national and regional metro averages
- High homeownership rate and stable, well-kept residential properties
- Above-average household incomes with low area poverty rates
- Quick driving access to major commuter routes like Chippenham and Powhite Parkways
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle larcenies
- Lack of mixed-use dining or entertainment within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential blocks of Westwood Village, with rare, isolated panhandling confined to major commercial shopping centers nearby.
What Westwood Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with morning commuters departing and residents walking dogs along subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and uneventful with negligible foot traffic and very safe conditions throughout.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential settling-down period; walking is safe, though sidewalks are limited in certain sections.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-activity; safety risks remain low, though streets are deserted.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) operates select commuter routes along major Chesterfield arteries, but the neighborhood itself relies almost entirely on personal vehicles.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with wide private driveways and free, unrestricted curbside street parking throughout the community.
Things to do in Westwood Village
- Spend an afternoon outdoors at nearby Rockwood Park exploring nature trails and archery ranges
- Shop and dine along the bustling Midlothian Turnpike commercial strip
- Take a short drive to the James River Park System for kayaking and riverside hiking
Local favorites
- Sergio's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Long-running neighborhood spot renowned for authentic specialty pizzas, craft beer, and Italian classics.
- Latitude Seafood Co. · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (2180)Popular regional eatery serving fresh fish, oysters, and craft cocktails in a modern dining room.
- Sedona Taphouse · New American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Lively dining destination offering southwest-inspired fare, flatbreads, and an extensive craft beer list.
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.