Is Felton Manor safe?
Felton, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Felton Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Felton Manor
“Go. Felton Manor is a quiet, low-density residential community in central Delaware that poses very little safety risk to visitors. The area is peaceful and family-oriented, though you will definitely need a personal vehicle to get around.”
About the area
Felton Manor is a suburban residential subdivision located within the small town of Felton in Kent County, Delaware. It features quiet single-family homes, low traffic, and a calm rural-suburban atmosphere just minutes from regional parks and US Route 13.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban / Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Felton Manor
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes in the subdivision or along rural feeder roads, though nearby Killens Pond State Park features designated multi-use recreational trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rates of violent crime compared to state and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering a stable neighborhood environment
- Peaceful, low-traffic residential streets safe for daytime jogging and strolling
Cons
- Virtually no commercial amenities within direct walking distance
- Heavy reliance on US Route 13 for basic services and retail
- Limited street lighting along some connecting rural roadways at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within Felton Manor, with no encampments or panhandling present in this residential area.
What Felton Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet as residents commute to work and school, perfectly safe for walking or jogging.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful neighborhood setting with light local traffic and high overall safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal activity outside of private residences.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and safe, though sparse street lighting requires a flashlight if walking outside.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; DART First State provides rural/commuter bus connections along US Route 13, but there is no direct passenger rail service in Felton.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the neighborhood via private driveways and ample residential curbside space.
Things to do in Felton Manor
- Take a nature walk or rent a kayak at nearby Killens Pond State Park
- Explore local agricultural stops and seasonal produce stands along Kent County roads
- Visit the historic Felton Railroad Station and local heritage sites in downtown Felton
Local favorites
- The Ice Cream Parlor at Tre Sorelle Dolce · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (730)Popular local stop offering homemade ice cream, Italian ice, and a miniature golf course nearby.
- Pizza King of Felton · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Longstanding local favorite serving classic pizzas, subs, and Italian-American comfort food.
- Felton Farmers Market · Grocery / Farm Market · 4.5★ (110)Community market offering fresh local produce, baked goods, and seasonal items.
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.