Cities / Delray Beach
Is Delray Beach, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 39 Delray Beach neighborhoods we score (average 82/100), 37 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 2 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Delray Beach
- 1Valencia Falls· Delray BeachValencia Falls is a premier 55+ residential community in western Delray Beach defined by single-family homes, scenic lakes, and resort-style…95Go
- 2West Delray Beach· Delray BeachWest Delray Beach encompasses the sprawling suburban and residential expanse west of Military Trail out past Florida's Turnpike. It features upscale…90Go
- 3Northwest Delray Beach Oceanfront· Delray BeachOccupying the barrier island strip along North Ocean Boulevard (A1A), this area is characterized by luxury condominiums, multi-million-dollar…90Go
- 4Kings Point· Delray BeachLocated west of downtown Delray Beach, Kings Point is an expansive master-planned retirement enclave comprising thousands of condominiums across…90Go
- 5North Delray Beach Oceanfront· Delray BeachStretching along State Road A1A just north of downtown, North Delray Beach Oceanfront is defined by multi-million-dollar estates, luxury low-rise…90Go
All Delray Beach neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 26 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Valencia Falls· Delray BeachValencia Falls is a premier 55+ residential community in western Delray Beach defined by single-family homes, scenic lakes, and resort-style…95Go
- West Delray Beach· Delray BeachWest Delray Beach encompasses the sprawling suburban and residential expanse west of Military Trail out past Florida's Turnpike. It features upscale…90Go
- Northwest Delray Beach Oceanfront· Delray BeachOccupying the barrier island strip along North Ocean Boulevard (A1A), this area is characterized by luxury condominiums, multi-million-dollar…90Go
- Kings Point· Delray BeachLocated west of downtown Delray Beach, Kings Point is an expansive master-planned retirement enclave comprising thousands of condominiums across…90Go
- North Delray Beach Oceanfront· Delray BeachStretching along State Road A1A just north of downtown, North Delray Beach Oceanfront is defined by multi-million-dollar estates, luxury low-rise…90Go
- Green Cay Village· Delray BeachGreen Cay Village is a modern, eco-conscious suburban condominium and townhome development set just west of Delray Beach's suburban corridor…88Go
- Southwest Kings Point· Delray BeachSouthwest Kings Point is a quiet, 55+ residential enclave in western Delray Beach characterized by mid-rise condominium clusters, tranquil lakes, and…88Go
- East Kings Point· Delray BeachEast Kings Point is a large 55-plus active retirement enclave located just west of central Delray Beach along West Atlantic Avenue and Jog Road. The…88Go
- South Kings Point· Delray BeachSouth Kings Point is the southern segment of a large, master-planned 55+ condominium community situated in unincorporated west Delray Beach. The area…88Go
- Villages of Oriole· Delray BeachVillages of Oriole is a collection of 55+ residential villages and condominium communities located along West Atlantic Avenue in unincorporated…88Go
- Tropic Isle· Delray BeachTropic Isle is a peaceful, upscale boating neighborhood characterized by deepwater canal homes, lush tropical landscaping, and immediate access to…88Go
- Northwest Kings Point· Delray BeachNorthwest Kings Point encompasses the quieter northwestern sector of the massive Kings Point active adult community in unincorporated Delray Beach…88Go
- North Kings Point· Delray BeachNorth Kings Point is an established residential area in western Delray Beach composed mostly of 55+ condominium communities, manicured green spaces…87Go
- Emerald Pointe· Delray BeachEmerald Pointe is a well-maintained, 55+ active adult community situated in west Delray Beach featuring single-story villas, scenic lakes, and…87Go
- Delray Beach Oceanfront· Delray BeachDelray Beach Oceanfront stretches along Florida State Road A1A and Atlantic Dunes Park, anchored by the lively intersection at Atlantic Avenue. It…86Go
- Northeast Tropic Isle· Delray BeachNortheast Tropic Isle is a tranquil, upscale waterfront enclave in southern Delray Beach defined by deep-water finger canals, private boat docks, and…86Go
- West Kings Point· Delray BeachWest Kings Point is a sprawling 55-plus master-planned condominium community situated in unincorporated West Delray Beach. Characterized by manicured…85Go
- High Point· Delray BeachHigh Point is a sprawling 55+ condo neighborhood situated along the West Atlantic Avenue corridor in Delray Beach. Defined by manicured landscaping…85Go
- Sherwood Park· Delray BeachSherwood Park is a well-maintained residential community in southern Delray Beach featuring mid-century and ranch-style homes on generous lots. The…85Go
- West Tropic Isle· Delray BeachWest Tropic Isle is a peaceful, tree-lined residential community located just west of the coastal Intracoastal waterways and south of downtown Delray…84Go
- South Emerald Pointe· Delray BeachSouth Emerald Pointe is a tranquil, largely residential and active-adult community enclave in western Delray Beach. It features tree-lined streets…84Go
- Delray Shores· Delray BeachDelray Shores is a tranquil, mid-century residential community situated just south of the vibrant Atlantic Avenue corridor in Delray Beach. The…83Go
- South County Club Acres· Delray BeachSouth County Club Acres is a peaceful, predominantly single-family neighborhood characterized by mid-century ranch homes, lush Florida landscaping…83Go
- East Delray Beach· Delray BeachEast Delray Beach centers around the lively, tree-lined Atlantic Avenue corridor extending from the downtown arts district to pristine Atlantic Ocean…83Go
- County Club Acres· Delray BeachCountry Club Acres is a mature, leafy residential neighborhood situated in western Delray Beach, characterized by single-family ranch homes and…80Go
- Southeast Sherwood Park· Delray BeachSoutheast Sherwood Park is a primarily single-family residential neighborhood located just south of downtown Delray Beach and moments from the coast…80Go
Go, stay aware — 11 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Sunset Palms· Delray BeachSunset Palms is an established suburban residential enclave situated in west-central Delray Beach. Dominated by single-family residences and mature…79Go, stay aware
- Franwood Pines· Delray BeachFranwood Pines is a quiet suburban enclave characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and landscaped yards. It provides a peaceful retreat…78Go, stay aware
- South Sherwood Park· Delray BeachSouth Sherwood Park is an established suburban enclave characterized by single-family ranch homes, lush Florida foliage, and proximity to Sherwood…78Go, stay aware
- East Delray Shores· Delray BeachEast Delray Shores is an established coastal-suburban neighborhood featuring a mix of mid-century single-family homes, lush tropical foliage, and…76Go, stay aware
- North Delray Beach· Delray BeachNorth Delray Beach encompasses quiet residential enclaves like Lake Ida, alongside bustling shopping centers along Federal Highway and North Congress…76Go, stay aware
- Kingsland· Delray BeachKingsland is an established residential pocket featuring mid-century single-family homes, verdant tree canopies, and spacious suburban lots. While…76Go, stay aware
- South Delray Beach· Delray BeachLocated just south of Delray Beach's bustling downtown core, South Delray Beach offers a more relaxed, residential environment stretching toward the…76Go, stay aware
- Delray Gardens· Delray BeachDelray Gardens is an established residential community characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature palm trees, and cul-de-sacs situated…73Go, stay aware
- Northeast Sunset Palms· Delray BeachNortheast Sunset Palms is a settled, primarily residential enclave characterized by single-family homes, palm-lined streets, and modest multi-family…73Go, stay aware
- Delray Beach· Delray BeachDelray Beach combines the charm of a historic coastal village with a thriving dining, arts, and nightlife scene centered on Atlantic Avenue. The area…72Go, stay aware
- North Sherwood Park· Delray BeachNorth Sherwood Park is an established residential enclave characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and a low-key suburban ambiance…72Go, stay aware
Caution — 2 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Southwest Delray Beach· Delray BeachSouthwest Delray Beach is a predominantly residential and historic community bounded by Atlantic Avenue to the north and I-95 to the west. It…64Caution
- Northwest Delray Beach· Delray BeachNorthwest Delray Beach, historically referred to as 'The Set,' is a culturally significant African American and Bahamian neighborhood located…55Caution
Delray Beach safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Delray Beach?
Valencia Falls scores highest at 95/100, followed by West Delray Beach (90) and Northwest Delray Beach Oceanfront (90).
Is Delray Beach safe to walk at night?
In the 26 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 2 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Delray Beach areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Northwest Delray Beach (55), Southwest Delray Beach (64), North Sherwood Park (72). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Delray 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.