Is Beresford Woods safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Beresford Woods as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Beresford Woods
“Go. Beresford Woods is a quiet, primarily residential neighborhood in Daytona Beach that provides a calmer, safer environment than the busier tourist and nightlife strips near the beachside. While violent crime within the subdivision is low, standard precautions against opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins are recommended.”
About the area
Beresford Woods is an established, suburban-style residential pocket located on the mainland of Daytona Beach. It consists largely of modest single-family homes, mature trees, and low-traffic interior streets. Visitors generally use the area as a peaceful residential base close to the Daytona International Speedway, colleges, and central commercial corridors.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban Enclave
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Beresford Woods
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no bike-share stations; while interior streets are calm enough for casual cycling, nearby arterials lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to Daytona Beach's coastal tourist and downtown zones
- Stable residential pocket with high rates of established single-family homeownership
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets suitable for morning and daytime walks
- Convenient central mainland access to major regional hubs, hospitals, and arterial roads
Cons
- Susceptible to occasional vehicle and residential property theft typical of the broader metro area
- Poor pedestrian infrastructure with sporadic sidewalks along perimeter roadways
- Limited street lighting along interior residential cul-de-sacs at night
- Requires a personal vehicle for almost all errands and dining options
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the Beresford Woods subdivision, though individuals experiencing homelessness and panhandling can be observed along nearby commercial corridors such as South Nova Road and West International Speedway Boulevard.
What Beresford Woods is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and low vehicular traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and calm throughout the residential blocks with routine local deliveries and school traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential dusk with minimal activity; very safe for evening strolls within the neighborhood.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark due to limited municipal street lighting; safe overall, but situational awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Votran with local bus routes running along major arterials like South Nova Road and Bellevue Avenue; there is no passenger rail service in Daytona Beach.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, primarily utilizing private driveways and unrestricted on-street residential parking with no meters.
Things to do in Beresford Woods
- Explore the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS) and its planetarium just a short drive away
- Play a round of 18 holes at the historic Daytona Beach Golf Club nearby
- Tour the iconic Daytona International Speedway and Motorsports Hall of Fame a few miles west
Local favorites
- Stavros Pizza House · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (750)Longtime local staple serving classic thin-crust Greek-style pizzas, grinders, and pasta dishes.
- Tia Cori's Tacos · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (2350)Popular counter-serve Mexican joint famous for authentic street tacos, fresh salsas, and burritos.
- Sweet Marlay's Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (820)Cozy local cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, artisan sandwiches, and fresh baked goods.
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.