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Is Daytona Beach, FL safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 130 Daytona Beach neighborhoods we score (average 76/100), 101 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 29 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.

Safest neighborhoods in Daytona Beach

  1. 1Ponce Inlet· Daytona BeachPonce Inlet is an affluent, tranquil residential and resort town situated at the southern tip of the Daytona Beach barrier island. It is best known…96Go
  2. 2Bouchelle Island· Daytona BeachBouchelle Island is a tranquil, residential riverfront community located on an island in the Indian River North along the South Causeway. Surrounded…94Go
  3. 3Ormond Lakes· Daytona BeachOrmond Lakes is a tranquil, upscale residential enclave in Ormond Beach characterized by scenic lakes, preserve lands, and well-maintained…94Go
  4. 4Venetian Bay· Daytona BeachVenetian Bay is an upscale, master-planned active lifestyle community situated just inland from the Volusia County coastline. Known for its…94Go
  5. 5West Port Orange· Daytona BeachWest Port Orange encompasses the modern, master-planned residential subdivisions and commercial corridors situated west of Clyde Morris Boulevard and…93Go
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All Daytona Beach neighborhoods by safety score

Go — 76 areas

Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.

Go, stay aware — 25 areas

Fine with normal city awareness.

Caution — 23 areas

Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.

No-go after dark — 6 areas

Not recommended for casual walking around.

Daytona Beach safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Daytona Beach?

Ponce Inlet scores highest at 96/100, followed by Bouchelle Island (94) and Ormond Lakes (94).

Is Daytona Beach safe to walk at night?

In the 76 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 29 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.

Which Daytona Beach areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are Midtown Daytona (34), Northwest Daytona Beach (39), Central Daytona Beach (42). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Daytona Beach neighborhoods?

Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.

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