Is Windsor Place safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Windsor Place as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Windsor Place
“Go. Windsor Place in Henrico County is a quiet, suburban residential enclave that offers a safe and stable environment for visitors. Violent crime is rare, making routine daytime and evening visits worry-free, though standard precautions against minor property crime like vehicle break-ins are still recommended.”
About the area
Windsor Place is an established suburban community in western Henrico County, characterized by quiet residential streets, mature trees, and proximity to major commercial corridors. It serves primarily as a peaceful residential base with convenient access to shopping, dining, and parks across the Richmond metro.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Windsor Place
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Dedicated bike lanes are sparse on main thoroughfares, but residential roads are low-traffic and pleasant for casual riding; connection to the Virginia Capital Trail requires driving east into Richmond.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to the Richmond regional average
- High household vehicle ownership and rapid access to major routes like I-64 and West Broad Street
- Well-maintained suburban housing stock with low vacancy rates and stable home values
Cons
- Car dependency requires a vehicle for almost all daily errands and dining
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure along perimeter arterial roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the interior residential streets of Windsor Place, with only sporadic panhandling seen at major retail intersections along West Broad Street.
What Windsor Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and standard school/work commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with sparse foot traffic and occasional delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential ambiance where walking remains comfortable and very safe under neighborhood streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low-activity and dark with minimal safety concerns beyond basic personal vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
GRTC Transit System provides limited bus service along the primary arterials such as Broad Street and Parham Road, though frequency is moderate and most residential blocks are a considerable walk from stops. Richmond's Pulse BRT line terminates well to the east at Willow Lawn.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with free driveway and curbside parking in residential areas and large free surface lots at all nearby shopping plazas.
Things to do in Windsor Place
- Explore the athletic fields, trails, and playgrounds at nearby Deep Run Park
- Shop and dine at the nearby Short Pump Town Center and surrounding retail plazas
- Visit Tuckahoe Plantation for a self-guided tour of Thomas Jefferson's boyhood home
Local favorites
- Anokha Cuisine of India · Indian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Upscale dining room serving contemporary Indian classics, curries, and tandoori specialties.
- Tarrant's West · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1820)Polished neighborhood staple offering gourmet pizzas, seafood dishes, and craft cocktails.
- Deep Run Park and Recreation Center · Park · 4.7★ (2100)Expansive county park featuring peaceful ponds, paved walking paths, and nature centers.
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.