Is Windsor Terrace safe?
Hampton, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Windsor Terrace as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Windsor Terrace
“Go with care. Windsor Terrace is a quiet, established residential neighborhood with relatively low violent crime rates compared to broader regional averages. Visitors will find the area generally safe during the day, though standard precautions against opportunistic property crime are sensible after dark.”
About the area
Windsor Terrace is a mid-century residential community in Hampton, Virginia, characterized by single-family homes and quiet residential roadways. Located conveniently near Interstate 64 and the West Mercury Boulevard commercial corridor, it provides easy access to Peninsula Town Center and the Hampton Coliseum while maintaining a peaceful suburban backdrop.
- Suburban Residential
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century
Walking and biking in Windsor Terrace
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share programs in the neighborhood and dedicated bike lanes are scarce along arterial roads, though residential side streets see low enough speeds for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Relatively low violent crime rates within the residential interior
- Convenient access to major regional shopping, dining, and Interstate 64
- Established neighborhood with a stable presence of military and maritime trade workers
Cons
- Periodic property crimes, including opportunistic vehicle break-ins
- Proximity to busy commercial corridors occasionally brings spillover traffic and incidents
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure and sparse street lighting on some residential blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rare within the residential core of Windsor Terrace, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be seen along major intersections of West Mercury Boulevard.
What Windsor Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and very safe as residents head out for their morning commute and school drop-offs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and relaxed with low vehicle traffic and clear daylight visibility along neighborhood streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally peaceful as residents return home, though foot traffic remains very minimal.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet with dark stretches on residential streets; stick to well-lit areas and lock parked vehicles.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides bus service along nearby West Mercury Boulevard, primarily via Routes 114 and 115. There is no passenger rail or BRT service in Hampton, making a private vehicle the most practical transportation method.
Street parking is free, abundant, and unmetered throughout the residential streets. Nearby commercial districts and entertainment venues offer extensive free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Windsor Terrace
- Attend concerts, sporting events, or expos at the nearby Hampton Coliseum
- Explore vintage aircraft and space hardware outdoors at Hampton Air Power Park
- Browse retail shops, catch a movie, and dine at the adjacent Peninsula Town Center
Local favorites
- Tommy's Restaurant · Diner · 4.4★ (1350)A long-standing local staple serving hearty American breakfast and classic comfort lunches.
- The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery · Brewery & Live Music · 4.5★ (1520)A spacious craft brewery and distillery housed in a historic armory featuring live entertainment.
- Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1180)Popular regional spot known for fresh tableside guacamole and classic Mexican entrees.
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.