Is Cedarbrook Acres safe?
Smyrna, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cedarbrook Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cedarbrook Acres
“Go. Cedarbrook Acres is a peaceful, established residential community in Smyrna that poses little safety concern for visitors. While there are few commercial attractions within the subdivision itself, the area is quiet, safe, and family-oriented.”
About the area
Cedarbrook Acres is a classic suburban residential neighborhood situated just off the main corridors in Smyrna, Delaware. It features quiet streets, mature trees, and detached single-family homes, offering a calm respite close to central Delaware's agricultural and historic routes.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Cedarbrook Acres
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 39/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike lanes or bike-share stations within the subdivision, but neighborhood streets are low-speed and safe for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to larger Delaware metros
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities directly in the subdivision
- Proximity to commercial strips on US-13 brings occasional petty property theft or vehicle rummaging
- Limited street lighting along some internal and perimeter roadways
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Cedarbrook Acres or the immediate residential blocks surrounding it.
What Cedarbrook Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet as residents head out to work, with occasional dog walkers and joggers.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful neighborhood atmosphere with children playing outdoors and light local vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal street noise and very low safety risk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no activity; safe, though street lighting can be sparse in places.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State provides regional bus service to the greater Smyrna area (such as Route 120 and Route 301 intercounty connections), though internal neighborhood access requires a walk to nearby main roads. Delaware has no local passenger rail in Smyrna; the nearest Amtrak/SEPTA service is in Wilmington.
Parking is abundant and free, with dedicated private driveways for residences and easy, unmetered curbside street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Cedarbrook Acres
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog through the shaded residential loops
- Visit nearby Smyrna Municipal Park for community playgrounds and sports courts
- Explore the historic downtown district and local craft spots a short drive away
Local favorites
- Tre Sorelle Dolce · Ice Cream & Mini Golf · 4.8★ (920)Beloved local ice cream parlor featuring homemade gelato, desserts, and an outdoor mini-golf course.
- Painted Stave Distilling · Distillery & Cocktail Lounge · 4.7★ (310)Craft distillery set in a converted 1940s cinema serving artisan spirits and cocktails.
- Main Street Market · Deli & Market · 4.5★ (160)Neighborhood staple offering fresh sandwiches, deli meats, and everyday essentials.
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.