Is Woodman Terrace safe?
Henrico, Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Woodman Terrace as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Woodman Terrace
“Go. Woodman Terrace is a quiet, established suburban enclave in Henrico County with very low rates of violent crime. It is predominantly residential and peaceful, making it a safe stop, though you will need a car to reach dining and entertainment.”
About the area
Woodman Terrace is a mid-century suburban neighborhood in Henrico County, situated just north of Richmond near Glen Allen. The community consists primarily of well-kept single-family ranch and split-level homes on spacious lots with minimal through traffic.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Woodman Terrace
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no dedicated bike-share stations in the immediate neighborhood, and local cycling is mostly limited to low-stress residential streets without formal bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below national and Richmond metro averages
- High homeownership rate fostering a stable and well-maintained neighborhood environment
- Tranquil, low-traffic residential streets safe for daytime walking and family activities
Cons
- Sparse sidewalk infrastructure and street lighting on interior residential lanes
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Complete dependence on a vehicle for accessing groceries, dining, and retail
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in the residential interior of Woodman Terrace, with occasional panhandling limited to busy commercial intersections along Brook Road.
What Woodman Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and commuting, feeling exceptionally safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with minimal street traffic and clear visibility throughout the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban wind-down as commuters return; safe for walking, though visibility drops on unlit side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with virtually empty streets; generally safe, though standard caution regarding dark areas applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
GRTC provides regional bus service to Henrico, but lines like Route 18 and Route 91 run primarily along major outer corridors like Brook Road, requiring a moderate walk from interior residential streets.
Street parking is free, abundant, and unrestricted along all residential roads, with most residences featuring private driveways.
Things to do in Woodman Terrace
- Stroll through the world-class displays at nearby Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
- Play a round of golf or practice at the historic Belmont Golf Course
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and athletic fields at Henrico County's RF&P Park
Local favorites
- SB's Lakeside Love Shack · Breakfast & Brunch Diner · 4.8★ (1250)A vibrant, quirky neighborhood eatery known for creative breakfast scrambles and warm hospitality.
- Hermitage Grill · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)A cozy neighborhood pub serving elevated American comfort food, craft beers, and pizzas.
- Pad Thai Restaurant · Thai Restaurant · 4.5★ (890)An unassuming local favorite delivering authentic curries, noodle dishes, and traditional Thai specialties.
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.