Cities / Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE neighborhood safety scores
29 Wilmington, DE neighborhoods scored, averaging 66/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
Go — 5 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Wawaset Park· WilmingtonWawaset Park is a picturesque, planned garden suburb designed in 1919 for DuPont executives, featuring winding cobblestone-accented streets and Englis91Go
- Highlands· WilmingtonThe Highlands is a prestigious, leafy neighborhood situated between Rockford Park and Brandywine Park in northwest Wilmington. Characterized by early-86Go
- Rock Manor· WilmingtonRock Manor is a peaceful, leafy neighborhood in northern New Castle County just outside Wilmington's city core, famous for its historic public golf co86Go
- Edgewood Hills· WilmingtonEdgewood Hills is an unincorporated suburban community in New Castle County situated just northeast of Wilmington's city borders. Characterized by mid81Go
- Trolley Square· WilmingtonTrolley Square is a vibrant, historic neighborhood situated just northwest of downtown Wilmington, bordered by the scenic Brandywine Park. It serves a80Go
Go, stay aware — 12 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Middleboro East· WilmingtonMiddleboro East is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in unincorporated New Castle County, situated between Wilmington and Newport. I76Go, stay aware
- Triangle· WilmingtonThe Triangle is a charming residential enclave in North Wilmington characterized by historic brick and stone architecture, lush canopy trees, and an a76Go, stay aware
- Riverfront· WilmingtonThe Riverfront is a modernized waterfront corridor along the Christina River, characterized by mid-rise luxury apartments, corporate offices, restaura74Go, stay aware
- Delaware Avenue· WilmingtonDelaware Avenue serves as a key commercial and residential spine connecting Downtown Wilmington to historic Trolley Square. The corridor features a mi74Go, stay aware
- Edgemoor Terrace· WilmingtonEdgemoor Terrace is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in unincorporated New Castle County just northeast of Wilmington. Composed lar72Go, stay aware
- Edgemoor· WilmingtonEdgemoor is an unincorporated suburban and light-industrial community situated between the Delaware River and North Wilmington. It consists of mid-cen71Go, stay aware
- Oakmont· WilmingtonOakmont is an established mid-century residential community situated just south of the City of Wilmington in New Castle County. Bordered by major comm71Go, stay aware
- New Castle Industrial Park· WilmingtonSituated just south of Wilmington along key transit corridors like Route 13 and I-295, New Castle Industrial Park comprises warehouse facilities, ligh70Go, stay aware
- Little Italy· WilmingtonLittle Italy is a tight-knit urban enclave in West Wilmington known for its deep Italian-American heritage and dense rowhome architecture. Its commerc70Go, stay aware
- Harlan· WilmingtonHarlan is a working-class residential enclave located in the northern portion of Wilmington, characterized by mid-century brick rowhomes, duplexes, an68Go, stay aware
- West Hill· WilmingtonWest Hill is an established, high-density residential neighborhood in western Wilmington defined by historic brick rowhouses and tight residential blo66Go, stay aware
- Downtown Wilmington· WilmingtonDowntown Wilmington serves as Delaware's legal and commercial hub, anchored by historic architecture, corporate headquarters, and a revitalized Market66Go, stay aware
Caution — 11 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Trinity Vicinity· WilmingtonTrinity Vicinity is a compact, historic residential neighborhood established in the 19th century just west of downtown Wilmington. Known for its tree-64Caution
- Cool Spring· WilmingtonCool Spring is a historic, predominantly residential Wilmington neighborhood centered on an elevated reservoir park. Characterized by late-19th-centur64Caution
- Canby Park· WilmingtonCanby Park is an established southwest Wilmington neighborhood defined by a mix of modest mid-century single-family homes, rowhomes, and abundant gree62Caution
- Brandywine Village· WilmingtonBrandywine Village is a nationally registered historic district situated on the north bank of the Brandywine River in Wilmington. Known for its indust60Caution
- Hedgeville· WilmingtonHedgeville is a dense, historic residential pocket in southwest Wilmington featuring tightly spaced brick rowhouses and diverse local eateries along i60Caution
- Landlith· WilmingtonLandlith is a historic, working-class urban enclave situated north of the Brandywine Creek in Wilmington. The neighborhood primarily consists of brick51Caution
- Upper East Side· WilmingtonWilmington's Upper East Side is a densely settled, historic residential neighborhood made up primarily of brick rowhouses situated between downtown an50Caution
- Hilltop· WilmingtonHilltop is a dense, historic urban neighborhood on Wilmington's West Side, characterized by continuous brick rowhomes and a distinct cultural characte48Caution
- West Center City· WilmingtonWest Center City is a historic, densely populated residential neighborhood situated directly west of downtown Wilmington and east of Interstate 95. Th48Caution
- Eastlake· WilmingtonEastlake is a historic residential neighborhood in northeast Wilmington, characterized by a mix of traditional brick rowhomes and redeveloped mixed-in46Caution
- Price’s Run· WilmingtonPrice’s Run is an urban neighborhood in northeast Wilmington filled with historic brick rowhomes, local churches, and neighborhood corner stores. Bord46Caution
No-go after dark — 1 area
Not recommended for casual walking around.