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Is Loxley Place a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe108

Medium63

Low101

Other626

247 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape70

Child involved105

Assault94

Other27

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine and medic units were dispatched to the Barnes Trailer Park near Gilmerton Rd and Barnes Rd in Chesapeake for a possible overdose and suicide attempt; police were on scene and responders were to wait for scene safety confirmation.	Gilmerton Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23323	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 9 was sent to a location near Deep Drive off Andrew Drive for a patient with abdominal pain.	Andrews Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 10 and police are responding for a courtesy call involving juveniles near Quivers Key and Old Woodland Drive in Chesapeake, Virginia.	Quivers KY, Chesapeake, VA 23321	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an allergic reaction is reported near Woodside Drive and Martin Lane. Fire and medical units responded.	Martins Ln, Norfolk, VA 23510	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was flagged down by a woman near the Waterside District in Norfolk about a possible allergic reaction, reportedly after exposure to a dog. She said her throat was tightening and indicated she had an EpiPen available. Medics were requested to respond to the scene.	Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 12 was dispatched to a possible residential fire alarm at a home near York Street and Broome Street in Chesapeake, Virginia.	York St, Chesapeake, VA 23321	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a smoldering pier fire near a waterfront museum across from the USS Wisconsin. The fire apparently started after earlier contractor hot work and drilling, and Ladder 7 is requested with a boat to reach underneath the pier and help Engine 6 extinguish it.	Brooke Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the parking lot of a Burger King on South Military Highway in Chesapeake, Virginia, for a reported unconscious man near the intersection with Ravello Boulevard.	S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23321	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible small miscellaneous fire near a residential complex on Brook Avenue in Norfolk.	Brooke Ave UNIT 1007, Norfolk, VA 23510	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an ALS facility medical response was dispatched near Taylor Road and San Lorenzo Boulevard, possibly involving a C4 transfer facility.	Taylor Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23321	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$300,781

Average Rent

$3,091

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

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Overview of Loxley Place

Loxley Place is a suburban neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, characterized by mostly medium to large single-family homes and townhomes.

The median home price is $300,781, which is less expensive than 74.4% of Virginia neighborhoods and 62.4% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Average rent is $3,091, higher than 71.1% of Virginia neighborhoods.

Vacancy rates are 6.8%, near the national middle range.

SuburbanOwner OccupiedMedium to Large HomesEstablished Neighborhood

Quick Facts

Suburban Neighborhood	Yes
Vacancy Rate	6.8%

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in Loxley Place consists mainly of owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, many built between 1940 and 1999.

Owner Occupied Rate	Majority
Housing Type	Medium (3-4 bedroom) to large (4+ bedroom) single-family homes and townhomes
Housing Age	Many homes built 1940-1969; some built 1970-1999

What buyers will notice right away

Many homes are older and well-established, reflecting a mature community.

Most residences are owner occupied, often indicating residential stability.

Families and Lifestyle

Loxley Place features a diverse occupational mix and a notable military presence shaping its culture.

Diverse Workforce — Residents work across manufacturing, executive, sales, service, and clerical roles, reflecting varied lifestyles.

Military Influence — A higher military employment share contributes to the neighborhood's unique character.

Military Employment	1.9%
Manufacturing and Laborer Occupations	39.0%
Executive, Management, and Professional Occupations	29.9%

Demographics and Culture

Income Level	Upper-middle income
Childhood Poverty Rate	15.5%
Top Languages	English (96.8%), Spanish (3.2%)
Top Ancestries	Irish (4.7%), French (3.3%), Scottish (3.1%), Italian (2.1%), Sub-Saharan African (1.6%)

Commute Patterns

Most residents have a relatively short commute and primarily drive alone to work.

Loxley Place residents benefit from shorter-than-average commutes and high car usage, reflecting suburban travel patterns.

Short Commutes — Nearly half of workers spend less than 30 minutes commuting one-way.

Car Dependence — Most residents drive alone, indicating reliance on private vehicles.

Typical Commute Time	15 to 30 minutes (46.2% of workers)
Drive Alone Rate	87.0%

Homes for sale near 23701

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$1,173,506

3 bd | 2 ba | 2,163 sqft

23701 Vick Drive 22401 Russell Dr

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