I see other people saying this but I will also say it. Westover hills/Woodland heights area is safe and a PERFECT location for runners. I am a daily runner so I am very familiar with the area. You can run across multiple points on the river (via nickel bridge to fan, Lee bridge to VCU campus, walking bridge to browns island, or Manchester bridge to the Bottom. It is truly the best option if you want a house, yard, and a city type feel - coffee shops and dining within walking distance (crossroads, Blanchard’s, Laura lees, little nickel, etc.) I am a single woman living by myself in this area and I feel comfortable running in the daylight. I would not feel comfortable running at night anywhere in Richmond, in general. Keep in mind, it is STILL Richmond- the closer you get to Midlothian turnpike or Hull st in those areas, I would say the riskier it gets. Things have become much pricier in this area lately, but you may be able to find a fixer upper still in the area and it would be worth the investment. Hope this helps some. I love where I live!!