Is Derbyshire safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Derbyshire as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Derbyshire
“Go with care. Derbyshire is a quiet, primarily residential community in central Daytona Beach, but it borders busier commercial thoroughfares that experience elevated property crime and occasional violent incidents. Visitors coming for local recreational facilities like Derbyshire Park will generally find it peaceful during daylight hours, provided they remain aware of their surroundings.”
Local news in the broader central Daytona area frequently covers proactive community policing initiatives and sporadic street-level property crimes along adjacent arterial corridors like Mason Avenue.
About the area
Derbyshire is an established, modest residential neighborhood in northwest Daytona Beach characterized by mid-century single-family homes and community sports facilities. While not a primary tourist destination, it sits just minutes north of major retail corridors and Daytona International Speedway.
- Suburban / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Streets
- Park-Adjacent
Walking and biking in Derbyshire
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 51/100
There is no local municipal bike-share system, but quiet residential streets accommodate casual biking; off-road trail connections link to broader Volusia County multi-use path networks several miles away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Centrally located with fast vehicle access to LPGA Boulevard, I-95, and Daytona International Speedway
- Home to Derbyshire Park, offering expansive youth sports fields, basketball courts, and walking paths
- Primarily low-density residential streets with limited drive-through traffic inside the neighborhood grid
Cons
- Above-average property crime and larceny rates compared to national benchmarks, particularly near commercial edges
- Lower median household income and higher poverty rates compared to Volusia County averages
- Limited commercial dining and retail options within the residential core, requiring drives elsewhere
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks of Derbyshire, though individuals occasionally congregate along the commercial strip of Mason Avenue and nearby transit stops.
What Derbyshire is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are generally calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and residents walking dogs around the park.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons see moderate activity around the sports facilities and local streets with a generally relaxed feel.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity winds down after dusk, and it is best to stick to well-lit residential avenues and park grounds.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are quiet inside the residential core, though caution is recommended along the busier periphery along Mason Avenue.
Transit, parking and getting around
Votran provides public bus transit across Daytona Beach, with Route 11 and Route 18 running along nearby corridors such as Mason Avenue and Clyde Morris Boulevard. There is no passenger rail or BRT system in Daytona Beach.
Parking is abundant and free throughout Derbyshire, with ample surface parking lots at Derbyshire Park and straightforward on-street parking in front of homes.
Things to do in Derbyshire
- Play basketball, tennis, or take a walk around the recreational trails at Derbyshire Park & Sports Complex
- Attend local youth baseball and softball tournaments held at the neighborhood ballfields
- Take a short drive to the nearby LPGA International golf courses for an afternoon round
Local favorites
- Stavro's Pizza House · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)Longtime regional staple serving traditional Greek-style pan pizza, subs, and pasta dishes nearby on Mason Avenue.
- Tia Cori's Tacos · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Popular casual eatery located a short drive away serving authentic street tacos, tortas, and fresh salsas.
- Red Biker Bar · Bar · 4.5★ (180)A relaxed local watering hole on Mason Avenue featuring cold drinks, pool tables, and friendly neighborhood vibes.
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.