Is Glenwood safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Glenwood as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Glenwood
“Go with care. Glenwood is a standard working-class residential neighborhood that is generally uneventful during the day, but visitor-oriented attractions are minimal. Exercise standard urban caution, particularly after dark, by locking vehicles and sticking to well-lit main corridors.”
Volusia County law enforcement has conducted targeted patrols along nearby central corridors to address recurring vehicle burglaries and petty property crimes.
About the area
Glenwood is an established, inland residential neighborhood in Daytona Beach characterized by mid-century single-family homes, modest rental properties, and quiet side streets. Positioned between key commercial corridors like Nova Road and International Speedway Boulevard, it offers quick access to the broader Daytona metro area while remaining distinct from the tourist-heavy beachfront.
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Mid-Century
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Glenwood
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 49/100
There is no dedicated bike-share program in the neighborhood, and cycling is mostly limited to neighborhood side streets as major connecting roads lack protected bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Immediate proximity to major medical facilities including Halifax Health Medical Center
- Lower density and less congestion compared to the beachside tourism district
- Convenient access to major retail and dining arteries along US-92 and Nova Road
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle theft rates track higher than national suburban averages
- Lower median household income and pockets of higher housing vacancy in surrounding blocks
- Inconsistent street lighting and sidewalk coverage on secondary residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is generally minimal within the interior residential blocks, but unhoused individuals are occasionally seen near major transit stops and retail plazas along Nova Road and US-92.
What Glenwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents commuting to work and school, making it safe for morning strolls along main streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Relatively calm with moderate residential traffic and regular commercial activity along perimeter roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity drops significantly as streets quiet down; visibility decreases due to patchy street illumination.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but requires heightened awareness due to isolated foot traffic and occasional opportunistic property crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Votran, with several bus lines (such as Routes 10 and 11) running along nearby major thoroughfares; there is no local passenger rail or BRT system.
Parking is straightforward, with abundant free driveway and residential street parking, alongside free surface parking lots at neighborhood shopping centers.
Things to do in Glenwood
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and open green space at nearby Derbyshire Park
- Visit the nearby Halifax Historical Museum in downtown Daytona Beach to learn regional history
- Take a short drive to the Daytona International Speedway for tours and racing events
Local favorites
- Steve's Famous Diner · Diner · 4.4★ (2150)A classic, long-running local spot serving hearty American breakfast platters and comfort lunch staples.
- Stavro's Pizza House · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Neighborhood staple offering traditional Greek-style pan pizza, pasta dishes, and subs.
- Tia Cori's Tacos · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (3400)Vibrant and casual eatery renowned for authentic street tacos, tortas, and fresh salsas.
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.