Is Frasers Corner safe?
Glasgow, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Frasers Corner as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Frasers Corner
“Go. Frasers Corner and the surrounding Glasgow area are calm, standard suburban New Castle County communities. Visitors face very low violent crime risks, though standard precautions against vehicle break-ins in retail parking lots are recommended.”
About the area
Frasers Corner is a suburban, primarily residential area situated just southeast of Glasgow in New Castle County. It features single-family subdivisions, quiet cul-de-sacs, and convenient access to the sprawling Glasgow Park and regional shopping along US Route 40.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Frasers Corner
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 35/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but Glasgow Regional Park features dedicated paved multi-use paths; major arterials lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rates compared to urban New Castle County and Wilmington
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and stable middle-class median household incomes
- Close proximity to the extensive recreation facilities at Glasgow Regional Park
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property and vehicle thefts near commercial strips along Route 40
- Heavily car-dependent layout with sparse pedestrian infrastructure outside dedicated parks
- High-speed arterial traffic along nearby connector roads makes roadside walking unsafe
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential tracts, with only occasional individuals observed near major commercial retail plazas or transit stops along US Route 40.
What Frasers Corner is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents commute and walk pets through the neighborhood subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented with light neighborhood traffic and safe residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential atmosphere; well-lit in subdivisions, though main connector roads lack continuous sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal activity; standard safety precautions apply around commercial parking lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates local bus routes (such as Route 40 and Route 42) along the main corridors connecting to Newark and Wilmington. The nearest passenger rail is the Newark SEPTA/Amtrak station, roughly a 15-minute drive north.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveway space in residential areas and large surface lots at all commercial centers.
Things to do in Frasers Corner
- Walk or jog the scenic paved trail loop at nearby Glasgow Regional Park
- Visit the historic bank barn and playground facilities within the Glasgow County Park grounds
- Explore local dining and shopping plazas along the Pulaski Highway corridor
Local favorites
- La Tonalteca · Mexican Restaurant · 4.2★ (1150)A popular local spot serving classic Mexican platters and margaritas in a relaxed setting.
- Stewart's Brewing Company · Brewpub · 4.4★ (1420)Delaware's first brewpub nearby, known for house-crafted ales and hearty pub fare.
- Fox Run Diner · Diner · 4.3★ (780)Traditional diner serving all-day breakfast staples, comfort food, and homemade desserts.
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.