Is Ashbourne Hills safe?
Claymont, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Ashbourne Hills as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Ashbourne Hills
“Go. Ashbourne Hills is a calm, established mid-century residential community with relatively low crime rates and a quiet suburban atmosphere. Visitors staying in or passing through the area will find it safe and predictable, though a car is essential for getting around.”
About the area
Ashbourne Hills is a classic suburban subdivision in Claymont, New Castle County, consisting primarily of single-family ranches and split-level homes. It offers tree-lined residential streets with stable middle-class households located conveniently between Philadelphia Pike and I-95.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Mid-Century
Walking and biking in Ashbourne Hills
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local municipal bike-share system, and arterial roads like Harvey Road lack dedicated bike lanes, making cycling best suited for interior residential streets and nearby park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to nearby regional urban hubs like Wilmington and Chester.
- Predominance of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability.
- Quick vehicular access to major transport corridors including I-95, I-495, and Philadelphia Pike.
Cons
- Periodic opportunistic property offenses such as unlocked vehicle break-ins.
- Car-dependent layout with intermittent sidewalks connecting to commercial services.
- Proximity to busier commercial thoroughfares where retail property crimes are more common.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Ashbourne Hills, with any localized panhandling limited to busy commercial junctions along Philadelphia Pike.
What Ashbourne Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and commuting residents, feeling exceptionally safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet residential atmosphere with little street activity and no notable safety hazards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, though street lighting can be somewhat sparse on interior blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with occasional vehicle traffic; remains safe with standard suburban vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates bus services (notably Route 13 and Route 61) along surrounding corridors, and the Claymont Regional Transportation Center commuter rail station (SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line) is roughly two miles east.
Free and unmetered residential street parking is abundant throughout the neighborhood, and almost all residences have private driveways.
Things to do in Ashbourne Hills
- Walk or jog along the low-traffic residential loops and cul-de-sacs.
- Head five minutes south to Bellevue State Park for paved multi-use trails, tennis, and disc golf.
- Explore regional history at the Robinson House and Claymont Stone School nearby.
Local favorites
- Claymont Steak Shop · Cheesesteak Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Beloved local landmark serving authentic Delaware-style ribeye cheesesteaks and hot grinders since 1966.
- Nick's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (430)Longstanding neighborhood counter for specialty pizzas, calzones, and classic Italian-American takeout.
- Bellevue State Park · State Park · 4.7★ (1850)Former du Pont estate turned public park featuring a catch-and-release pond, fitness track, and concert pavilion.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.