Is Christiana Green safe?
Bear, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Christiana Green as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Christiana Green
“Go. Christiana Green is a standard, quiet suburban residential development in Bear with low rates of violent crime and stable neighborhood conditions. While nearby commercial corridors on Route 40 experience typical property crime and vehicle break-ins, the residential streets are generally peaceful for residents and visitors alike.”
About the area
Christiana Green is a quiet, mid-sized residential subdivision located in Bear, Delaware, nestled just south of the Christiana retail hub. It primarily features townhomes and single-family residences surrounded by mature trees, cul-de-sacs, and local community green spaces.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Christiana Green
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the area, but neighborhood roads are suitable for casual biking; dedicated trail access is available at nearby Glasgow Park and the Michael Castle Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rate compared to nearby Wilmington urban centers
- Stable residential community with high owner-occupancy and low vacancy rates
- Quick vehicular access to major regional hubs, healthcare facilities, and the Christiana Mall corridor
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, such as unlocked vehicle larcenies, along adjacent connector roads
- Car-dependent infrastructure with minimal pedestrian connections to retail centers
- Proximity to high-traffic arterial roads like Route 7 and Route 40 increases local congestion
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Christiana Green itself, though occasional panhandling can be observed along retail intersections on nearby US Route 40.
What Christiana Green is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute and walk pets through the neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban daytime atmosphere with low traffic and high safety across all interior blocks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families home, requiring standard suburban awareness after dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity; generally safe but dark along unlit street corners.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State provides public bus service via Route 25 and Route 40 lines along nearby main corridors, though bus stops require a walk outside the subdivision. The nearest passenger rail service is the Newark MARC/SEPTA/Amtrak station, roughly a 15-minute drive away.
Ample free residential parking is available in private driveways, designated townhome bays, and along neighborhood streets with no metered parking.
Things to do in Christiana Green
- Stroll or jog through the quiet paved residential loops of the neighborhood
- Visit nearby Glasgow Regional Park for walking trails, sports courts, and community events
- Explore retail shopping and dining options along the nearby Route 40 and Christiana corridors
Local favorites
- Stewart's Brewing Company · Brewpub · 4.4★ (1150)Longtime local brewpub serving handcrafted beers, burgers, and classic American pub fare in nearby Governors Square.
- La Tonalteca · Mexican Restaurant · 4.1★ (890)Popular neighborhood spot along Route 40 offering hearty Mexican platters, fajitas, and margaritas.
- Cafe Americana · Diner / American Restaurant · 4.3★ (920)Casual, family-friendly diner serving all-day breakfast staples, sandwiches, and comfort food.
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.