Is Green Acres safe?
Brandywine Hundred, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Green Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Green Acres
“Go. Green Acres is a tranquil, established mid-century suburban community in North Wilmington with virtually zero violent crime and very high residential stability. Visitors have no safety concerns beyond standard awareness for personal property.”
About the area
Green Acres is a quiet, tree-lined mid-century neighborhood nestled in unincorporated Brandywine Hundred, just north of Wilmington. Characterized by well-kept mid-century homes, community recreational facilities, and cul-de-sacs, it offers a peaceful residential enclave close to regional parks and commercial corridors.
- Suburban Quiet
- Mid-Century Modern
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Green Acres
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 35/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes inside the subdivision, but internal streets have low vehicular speeds; there is no municipal bike-share program in the immediate area, though the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail is accessible a few miles away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to regional and national averages
- High household income exceeding $110,000 and homeownership rate topping 90%
- Quiet, family-friendly streets with well-maintained properties and active civic association
- Quick access to Concord Pike (US-202) and I-95 for regional transit
Cons
- Virtually no commercial amenities or dining within direct walking distance inside the subdivision
- Car dependency requires a vehicle for almost all daily errands
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins or package thefts reported in adjacent suburban corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present in Green Acres. Support services and emergency shelters are concentrated south in downtown Wilmington.
What Green Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and residents heading to work along quiet subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm and safe residential atmosphere with light local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting where neighbors walk pets with high perceived and actual safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with minimal vehicular traffic; very safe, though street lighting is primarily suburban.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates bus Route 11 and Route 35 along nearby arterial corridors like Marsh Road and Concord Pike, though service directly inside the neighborhood is nonexistent. The nearest rail hub is the Wilmington Amtrak/SEPTA Regional Rail Station roughly 5 miles south.
Residential street parking is completely free, abundant, and unmetered throughout the subdivision, with private driveways standard on all properties.
Things to do in Green Acres
- Explore the nearby walking paths and dog park at Talley Day County Park
- Stroll through the shaded, architecturally cohesive mid-century residential streets
- Visit the historic Rockwood Park & Museum located just a short drive south
Local favorites
- Capers & Lemons · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Contemporary Italian dining offering handcrafted pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and craft cocktails nearby on Marsh Road.
- Mazzella's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (820)Longstanding neighborhood staple serving classic Southern Italian dishes, hearty pasta plates, and pizza.
- Bellefonte Brewing Co. · Brewery · 4.7★ (380)Popular local taproom and microbrewery featuring a rotating draft list, food trucks, and a relaxed atmosphere.
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.