Is Edgewood Hills safe?
Wilmington, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Edgewood Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Edgewood Hills
“Go. Edgewood Hills is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood located in North Wilmington with very low crime rates. It functions primarily as a quiet residential enclave rather than a tourist destination, making it a safe and calm place to stay or visit.”
About the area
Edgewood Hills is an unincorporated suburban community in New Castle County situated just northeast of Wilmington's city borders. Characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature tree cover, and well-maintained yards, it offers a distinct contrast to the denser urban core to the south.
- Quiet Suburban
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Edgewood Hills
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local bike-share program, but residential roads are relatively quiet for cycling, with regional trail connections nearby at Bellevue State Park and the Northern Delaware Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than the Wilmington city average
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and negligible residential vacancy
- Direct and convenient vehicle access to I-95, Philadelphia Pike, and Delaware River parks
Cons
- High car dependency with virtually no commercial amenities inside the residential tract
- Occasional opportunistic property theft or vehicle rummaging common to outer suburban corridors
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure and sparse street lighting along some interior roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not an issue within the residential borders of Edgewood Hills, though occasional panhandling may be observed near bus stops along commercial strips of Philadelphia Pike.
What Edgewood Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and pleasant with neighborhood residents walking dogs and heading out on morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with low vehicle traffic through residential streets and children playing outside after school.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and dark with minimal street activity, feeling completely safe for evening neighborhood walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Virtually silent with almost no pedestrian presence; standard suburban awareness is sufficient.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates local bus routes (such as Route 13 and Route 4) along nearby Philadelphia Pike, connecting riders to the Wilmington Transit Center and Amtrak/SEPTA station approximately 4 miles south.
Residential street parking is free, abundant, and unrestricted throughout the neighborhood, and almost all homes have private driveways.
Things to do in Edgewood Hills
- Take in scenic riverfront vistas and watch passing cargo ships along the paved paths of nearby Fox Point State Park.
- Spend a morning exploring Bellevue State Park, which offers tennis courts, catch-and-release fishing, and historic estate grounds.
- Browse local art, antiques, and specialty gifts in the adjacent, quaint village center of Bellefonte.
Local favorites
- The Bellefonte Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)A cozy, eclectic neighborhood spot serving comfort food, craft beer, and regular acoustic live music.
- Claymont Steak Shop · Cheesesteak Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)A regional Delaware institution located along Philadelphia Pike famous for ribeye cheesesteaks and subs.
- Bellefonte Vintage · Antique Store · 4.8★ (160)A charming local multi-vendor shop featuring mid-century decor, vintage apparel, and collectibles.
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.