Is Edgemoor Terrace safe?
Wilmington, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Edgemoor Terrace as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Edgemoor Terrace
“Go. Edgemoor Terrace is a quiet, working-class residential enclave north of downtown Wilmington that is generally peaceful for everyday visits. While the residential streets are calm, standard suburban caution is advised near the commercial corridors of Governor Printz Boulevard and Philadelphia Pike.”
About the area
Edgemoor Terrace is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in unincorporated New Castle County just northeast of Wilmington. Composed largely of modest brick single-family homes and duplexes, it offers a tranquil neighborhood setting bordered by busy regional commuter routes.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Edgemoor Terrace
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in this area; cyclists can access the nearby Northern Delaware Greenway Trail system and Fox Point State Park paths a short ride away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rates compared to urban Wilmington neighborhoods
- Stable residential fabric with high proportion of long-term homeowners
- Convenient vehicle access to I-495 and the Route 13 corridor
Cons
- Occasional property crimes and vehicle break-ins along border thoroughfares
- Limited walkability with few commercial amenities within direct interior walking distance
- Pockets of aging infrastructure and rental turnover along perimeter streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood streets, though occasional panhandling may occur around bus stops and strip plazas on Governor Printz Boulevard.
What Edgemoor Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work and school along low-traffic residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with occasional dog walkers and delivery vehicles making rounds.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe and quiet, though standard awareness is recommended near the surrounding commercial strips.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity; streets are dark and car travel is standard.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State provides bus service along Philadelphia Pike and Governor Printz Boulevard via Routes 13 and 14, connecting to the Wilmington Amtrak/SEPTA station approximately 3.5 miles south.
Residential street parking is readily available, free, and generally unrestricted throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Edgemoor Terrace
- Stroll the quiet residential loops of Edgemoor Terrace
- Visit nearby Fox Point State Park along the Delaware River for scenic views
- Explore local independent dining spots along Philadelphia Pike
Local favorites
- Soffritto Italian Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Neighborhood Italian eatery offering hearty pasta dishes, seafood, and classic entrees.
- Philly Pretzel Factory - Edgemoor · Bakery · 4.6★ (230)Popular stop for fresh-baked soft pretzels, party trays, and mustard dips.
- Edgemoor Community Center · Community Center · 4.3★ (85)Vital local hub providing youth programs, senior services, and recreation.
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.