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Is Edgemoor safe?

Wilmington, Delaware · safety score updated nightly

71out of 100

Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.

VibeLoco rates Edgemoor as “Go, stay aware”.

Gogo's take on Edgemoor

“Go with care. Edgemoor is a mostly peaceful suburban community north of Wilmington that offers easy access to regional parks and riverfront lookouts. While residential pockets are quiet and relatively safe, standard awareness is recommended around commercial corridors along Philadelphia Pike.”

Local coverage has focused on environmental reviews and infrastructure planning for the major container port expansion at the former Edgemoor Chemours industrial site.

About the area

Edgemoor is an unincorporated suburban and light-industrial community situated between the Delaware River and North Wilmington. It consists of mid-century single-family homes, duplex developments, and commercial strips flanking Governor Printz Boulevard and Philadelphia Pike. Visitors primarily come for scenic Delaware River views at Fox Point State Park and access to surrounding North Wilmington amenities.

  • Suburban Residential
  • Car-Dependent
  • Industrial Edge
  • Quiet Pockets

Walking and biking in Edgemoor

Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 38/100

Dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse on busy thoroughfares, but paved multi-use trails exist inside Fox Point State Park and connect to the nearby Northern Delaware Greenway.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to inner-city Wilmington neighborhoods to the south.
  • Home to Fox Point State Park, offering riverfront trails and views of Delaware River shipping channels.
  • Higher homeownership rates and stable residential pockets off the commercial arteries.
  • Convenient highway connectivity to I-95 and I-495 for regional travel.

Cons

  • Property crime, vehicle break-ins, and shoplifting incidents concentrated along Philadelphia Pike.
  • Heavy commercial truck traffic and industrial zoning along the riverfront corridor.
  • Some older rental sub-developments show noticeable deferred maintenance and socioeconomic strain.

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the interior residential neighborhoods, though occasional individuals experiencing homelessness or panhandling can be seen near bus stops and strip plazas along Philadelphia Pike.

What Edgemoor is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and safe for morning walks, jogging, and routine school-hour commuting through residential streets.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Active with local errands and retail traffic along Philadelphia Pike, presenting minimal safety concerns.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Calm throughout neighborhood tracts, though unlit stretches along Governor Printz Boulevard warrant extra caution.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Streets are largely deserted; safety remains fair, but caution against opportunist property theft and isolated loitering is advised.

Transit, parking and getting around

DART First State operates local bus routes (notably Routes 13 and 4) along Philadelphia Pike and Governor Printz Blvd, connecting commuters south to the Wilmington Transit Center (Amtrak/SEPTA) roughly 4 miles away.

Parking is straightforward and free, with ample driveway and curbside parking in residential subdivisions and large surface lots fronting all retail plazas.

Things to do in Edgemoor

  • Walk or run along the paved riverfront path at Fox Point State Park while watching commercial ships navigate the Delaware River.
  • Explore the nearby historic grounds, disc golf course, and hiking trails at Bellevue State Park.
  • Browse local antique shops and community events in the adjacent historic town of Bellefonte.

Local favorites

  • Cafe Sitaly · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (760)
    A cozy neighborhood fixture serving hearty Italian-American classics, pizza, and homemade pasta.
  • El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (890)
    A long-running, family-friendly cantina known for generous combination platters and margaritas.
  • The Bellefonte Cafe · Cafe & Live Music · 4.6★ (620)
    An eclectic, homey cafe bordering Edgemoor that features comfort food, craft beers, and local acoustic music.

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.