Is Breezewood II safe?
Newark, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Breezewood II as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Breezewood II
“Go. Breezewood II is a calm, established residential neighborhood in Greater Newark that is generally very safe for visitors. Violent crime is rare, though standard precautions against vehicle break-ins and property theft are advisable along nearby commercial thoroughfares.”
About the area
Breezewood II is a leafy, mid-century to late-20th-century suburban subdivision situated just southeast of central Newark. It features quiet residential streets lined with single-family homes, townhouses, and mature trees, offering immediate proximity to the University of Delaware and major regional transit corridors.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Breezewood II
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 52/100
While dedicated bike lanes within the subdivision are absent, low-speed residential streets are bike-friendly and connect quickly to the James F. Hall Trail and the Newark bikeway network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rate of violent crime compared to the wider New Castle County and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied housing contributing to neighborhood stability and upkeep
- Close proximity to the University of Delaware campus and regional employment hubs
Cons
- Periodic incidents of opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car trespassing
- Car-dependent street layout with limited direct pedestrian access to retail
- Cut-through traffic and congestion on adjacent arterials like Route 72 during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets of Breezewood II, with isolated panhandling only occasionally observed near major commercial plazas along nearby state highways.
What Breezewood II is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, exercising, and commuting with no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with light local traffic and high overall safety throughout the subdivision.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal street activity, remaining safe for walks along well-lit roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal ambient activity; generally secure though basic situational awareness is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State provides local bus service along nearby arterial roads such as Route 72 (Library Ave) and Route 4, while the Newark Regional Transportation Center (serving SEPTA Regional Rail and Amtrak) is approximately a 5-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy with generous private residential driveways and ample, unrestricted, and free on-street parking along residential streets.
Things to do in Breezewood II
- Explore the wooded trails, historic disc golf course, and science center at nearby Iron Hill Park
- Walk or bike along the paved James F. Hall Trail connecting south Newark to central parks
- Visit the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens for seasonal flora displays and quiet walking paths
Local favorites
- Two Stones Pub Newark · Gastropub · 4.6★ (1820)Popular local gastropub offering an extensive rotating craft beer selection and elevated comfort food.
- Ali Baba Lebanese Cuisine · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Vibrant and long-standing eatery serving authentic mezze, shawarma, and kebabs in a relaxed setting.
- Rainbow Records · Record Store · 4.8★ (540)Historic independent music shop carrying new and used vinyl, CDs, turntables, and local merchandise.
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.