Is Forest Landing safe?
Dover, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Forest Landing as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Forest Landing
“Go. Forest Landing is a quiet, primarily residential suburban development in Dover that is generally safe for residents and visitors. While the broader Dover area experiences property crimes and occasional street offenses along major commercial thoroughfares, this neighborhood itself remains low-incident and calm.”
About the area
Forest Landing is a residential community located in south Dover, featuring a mix of townhomes and single-family houses with manicured lawns and suburban streetscapes. It is conveniently situated near Route 13 and Route 10 corridors, making it a functional residential base rather than a traditional tourist destination.
- Suburban / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Forest Landing
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in Dover; biking is practical on internal residential streets, though adjacent arterial highways lack dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to downtown Dover core corridors
- Stable residential occupancy with well-kept properties and steady homeownership
- Convenient driving access to Route 13 commercial plazas, Dover Air Force Base, and state offices
Cons
- Susceptible to occasional vehicle break-ins and opportunistic property thefts common in suburban tracts
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no walkability to shops or cultural attractions
- Close proximity to busy arterial roads can bring spillover traffic and road noise
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the Forest Landing residential enclave, though unhoused individuals and support services are occasionally visible along commercial stretches of DuPont Highway.
What Forest Landing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and low-key with minimal through-traffic and standard suburban activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel with families and joggers active along subdivision streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally peaceful and dark with minimal pedestrian presence; standard suburban caution regarding locked vehicles is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates local bus routes along nearby corridors such as Route 13 and South State Street, but routes do not directly penetrate the interior residential streets.
Ample free parking is readily available via private driveways, designated community parking spaces, and open street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Forest Landing
- Take a quiet walk or jog along the neighborhood residential loop and nearby side streets
- Visit the nearby Air Mobility Command Museum to explore historic military aircraft
- Drive a short distance north to explore the historic Dover Green and First State Heritage Park
Local favorites
- Roma Pizza and Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1280)Longtime local favorite serving hearty pasta dishes, classic pizza, and Italian entrees.
- The Countrie Eatery · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.5★ (940)Cozy, traditional diner dishing up generous breakfast platters, omelets, and pancakes.
- Tiki Bar & Grill · American Restaurant · 4.2★ (310)Relaxed local pub offering casual American fare, draft beer, and patio seating.
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.