Is Woodhouse Corner safe?
Virginia Beach, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Woodhouse Corner as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Woodhouse Corner
“Go. Woodhouse Corner is an exceptionally safe and quiet residential community in southern Virginia Beach. Visitors will find virtually no violent crime risks, though standard precautions regarding vehicle security should always be observed.”
About the area
Woodhouse Corner is a spacious, low-density neighborhood characterized by single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and proximity to the historic Princess Anne municipal corridor. It balances a suburban neighborhood feel with easy access to rural attractions and coastal waterways.
- Suburban
- Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Woodhouse Corner
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no public bike-share stations, and cyclists must exercise caution sharing the road with vehicular traffic along arterial routes lacking dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low and significantly below state and national benchmarks
- High homeownership rate and strong median household income fostering neighborhood stability
- Quiet, low-traffic residential environment with plenty of open space
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal sidewalk infrastructure outside of residential cul-de-sacs
- Limited retail and dining directly within the residential perimeter
- Dim night lighting along outlying arterial and connector roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Woodhouse Corner, with no encampments or panhandling present in the immediate vicinity.
What Woodhouse Corner is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and bright with residents walking dogs and light school/commute traffic along main connector roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal foot traffic and safe conditions for outdoor yard activities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Tranquil and secure, though pedestrians should stick to subdivision sidewalks as main roads lack lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with virtually no street activity; overall risk is extremely low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates limited service in the broader area via Route 28 serving the Municipal Center; there is no nearby rail or high-frequency transit.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample space in private residential driveways and spacious free surface lots at nearby shopping plazas.
Things to do in Woodhouse Corner
- Shop for local produce, baked goods, and crafts at the nearby Virginia Beach Farmers Market
- Tour the historic Princess Anne County Courthouse complex and municipal district
- Launch a kayak or explore the nature trails along the nearby North Landing River
Local favorites
- Virginia Beach Farmers Market · Farmers Market · 4.6★ (2150)Year-round open-air market hub featuring fresh local produce, an authentic butcher shop, and seasonal events.
- Gilly's Creamery · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (540)Popular neighborhood ice cream counter serving rich, handmade scoops and fresh waffle cones.
- Pungo Pizza & BBQ · Pizza and Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (1450)Casual, family-favorite spot located nearby offering brick-oven pizzas, slow-smoked barbecue, and an arcade room.
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.