Is Dupont Manor safe?
Dover, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Dupont Manor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Dupont Manor
“Go with care. Dupont Manor is a quiet, older residential community in southern Dover that poses minimal concern for daytime visitors, though property crime and sporadic theft occur along nearby commercial corridors. Visitors should keep vehicles locked and maintain routine awareness after dark.”
Local law enforcement continues routine patrols to address periodic vehicle break-ins and property crimes along the adjacent Route 13 and Webbs Lane corridors.
About the area
Dupont Manor is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood located just off South Dupont Highway in Dover. Composed primarily of modest single-family ranch homes and quiet side streets, it offers straightforward access to Dover Air Force Base, state offices, and retail centers.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century
Walking and biking in Dupont Manor
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
No bike-share system operates here, but cyclists can navigate low-speed neighborhood streets to reach local paths and the St. Jones River Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Quiet, low-traffic residential grid with low violent crime rates within the neighborhood interior
- Convenient proximity to Dover Air Force Base and central Kent County employment centers
- Quick vehicular access to shopping, dining, and healthcare facilities along Route 13
Cons
- Elevated property and petty crime rates compared to broader Delaware state averages on neighboring thoroughfares
- Pockets of deferred property maintenance and lower median household income relative to newer suburbs
- Limited street lighting and sparse pedestrian infrastructure connecting to main retail plazas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential blocks, though individuals experiencing homelessness or panhandling are occasionally seen near transit stops and budget motels along the US-13 corridor.
What Dupont Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and safe as residents depart for local jobs, schools, and base shifts.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons remain peaceful on residential blocks, with standard commercial activity on neighboring highways.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are generally quiet, though patchy lighting suggests sticking to illuminated roads when walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are isolated; while violent incidents are uncommon, staying indoors or driving is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates local bus routes, with Route 105 and Route 107 running along South Dupont Highway and South Governors Avenue, connecting to the Dover Transit Center.
Free and uncomplicated street parking is available throughout neighborhood roads, and nearby commercial plazas offer free surface lot parking.
Things to do in Dupont Manor
- Visit the nearby Air Mobility Command Museum to view vintage military aircraft
- Explore the historic Dover Green and First State Heritage Park a short drive to the north
- Access the St. Jones River Greenway trailhead for walking, birding, and cycling
Local favorites
- Where Pigs Fly Restaurant & Crab House · Seafood Restaurant · 4.2★ (1250)A relaxed local fixture serving steamed crabs, barbecue, and classic American coastal fare.
- Roma Pizza & Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (880)Longstanding neighborhood staple known for traditional pizzas, pastas, and warm service.
- Cool Springs Fish Bar & Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (970)Upscale regional seafood and steak destination located along the nearby commercial corridor.
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.