Is Concord Manor safe?
Brandywine Hundred, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Concord Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Concord Manor
“Go. Concord Manor is a tranquil, established suburban neighborhood in Brandywine Hundred with consistently low crime rates and well-kept residential streets. Visitors will find it very safe, welcoming, and conveniently situated right next to the shopping and dining corridors along Concord Pike.”
About the area
Concord Manor is a mid-century suburban community characterized by mature trees, single-family ranch and split-level homes, and quiet cul-de-sacs. Located just off US Route 202, it offers quick access to both extensive retail centers and northern Delaware's lush state parks.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Concord Manor
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share programs in the immediate neighborhood, but road cyclists frequently connect via local roads to the Brandywine Valley paved trails and nearby park paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are remarkably low compared to national and regional city averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Close proximity to the Concord Pike commercial corridor and Brandywine Creek State Park
- Strong socioeconomic stability with high median household incomes
Cons
- Car dependency requires a vehicle for almost all daily errands
- Heavy commuter traffic and occasional minor property crimes along adjacent US-202 commercial plazas
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with sporadic sidewalks within older residential blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential interior of Concord Manor, though occasional individuals panhandling may be observed near major highway intersections along Concord Pike.
What Concord Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents walking dogs and joggers taking advantage of low-traffic neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and serene throughout the residential blocks while nearby commercial thoroughfares become bustling with shoppers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with minimal through-traffic, feeling very secure for an evening walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with low lighting in some interior streets, but overall safety risks remain very low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by DART First State, with bus routes 2 and 35 operating along Route 202; the nearest rail hub is the Wilmington Amtrak/SEPTA station approximately 5 miles south.
Residential street parking is free, abundant, and straightforward, while adjacent commercial centers provide large, free parking lots.
Things to do in Concord Manor
- Explore the nearby nature trails and rolling meadows at Brandywine Creek State Park
- Browse local shops and regional favorites along the Concord Pike retail corridor
- Visit the nearby historic Rockwood Park & Museum for garden strolls and heritage tours
Local favorites
- El Camino Mexican Kitchen · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1650)Lively nearby spot on Concord Pike serving craft margaritas, tacos, and wood-fired Mexican favorites.
- Mazzella's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Longtime local staple serving generous portions of classic pasta dishes, pizza, and Italian comfort food.
- Sweet Lucy's Bakeshop · Bakery · 4.7★ (380)Charming nearby bakery offering artisan pastries, handcrafted cakes, and specialty coffee drinks.
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.