Is Eastburn Farms safe?
Pike Creek, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Eastburn Farms as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Eastburn Farms
“Go. Eastburn Farms is a peaceful, affluent suburban residential neighborhood located in the Pike Creek area near Newark, Delaware. It is exceptionally safe for visitors, featuring quiet residential streets and minimal crime, though you will need a personal vehicle to navigate the area easily.”
About the area
Eastburn Farms is a well-established, leafy suburban community characterized by spacious single-family homes, mature trees, and manicured lawns. It sits just minutes from regional shopping corridors, golf courses, and state parks in northern New Castle County. Visitors primarily pass through or visit residents, enjoying a calm and safe environment.
- Suburban / Residential
- Quiet / Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Eastburn Farms
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in Pike Creek, but the neighborhood provides easy road connections to the extensive multi-use trail networks in Middle Run Valley and White Clay Creek State Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to county and national averages
- High median household incomes well exceeding $100,000 and strong homeownership rates
- Well-maintained properties with virtually zero commercial blight or residential vacancies
Cons
- Suburban sprawl requires a vehicle for almost all errands and dining
- Limited street lighting on some residential cut-throughs at night
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of quiet suburban subdivisions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Eastburn Farms. Social services and emergency shelters in northern Delaware are concentrated in downtown Wilmington and Newark.
What Eastburn Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out to local employment hubs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with light local traffic and standard suburban deliveries.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families relaxing in yards and minimal vehicular movement.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually no foot traffic, feeling very secure throughout.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates local bus routes (such as Route 18 and 53) along nearby major arterials like Limestone Road (DE-7) and Capitol Trail, but there is no direct rail station within walking distance (Newark and Wilmington Amtrak/SEPTA stations are a 15-to-20-minute drive).
Free, ample private driveway and curbside street parking is easily accessible throughout the neighborhood with no parking meters or permit restrictions.
Things to do in Eastburn Farms
- Hike and bike through nearby Middle Run Valley Natural Area and White Clay Creek State Park
- Play a round of 18 holes at the adjacent Carousel Park and Equestrian Center or Delcastle Golf Course
- Browse local shops and bakeries at nearby Pike Creek Shopping Center
Local favorites
- Cafe Napoli Restaurant & Pizzeria · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (780)Long-running neighborhood spot serving traditional Italian pasta dishes, pizza, and subs.
- Skyline Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Casual local tavern offering classic pub food, draft beers, and outdoor patio seating.
- Taqueria Los Taquitos de Puebla · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (510)Authentic Mexican counter-service eatery known for flavorful street tacos and burritos.
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.