Is Hollandsville safe?
Felton, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hollandsville as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hollandsville
“Go. Hollandsville is a tranquil, rural agricultural community near Felton with virtually no street crime. Visitors seeking outdoor recreation or countryside drives will find it exceptionally safe, provided they are comfortable navigating dark, unlit rural roads.”
About the area
Hollandsville is a quiet, unincorporated rural hamlet situated west of Felton in Kent County, Delaware. Characterized by expansive farmland, single-family homes, and wooded parcels, it offers a peaceful rural retreat within a short drive of Dover and Harrington.
- Rural & Agricultural
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
- Spacious
Walking and biking in Hollandsville
Walk score: 8/100 · Bike score: 22/100
There are no bike-share programs or dedicated cycling trails in Hollandsville; bicyclists must ride on the shoulders of rural two-lane roads with variable speed limits.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to state and national averages
- High homeownership rate fostering an invested and stable rural community
- Peaceful, low-density environment with zero commercial congestion
Cons
- Total vehicle dependence with zero public transit access
- Narrow country roads lacking sidewalks, shoulders, and streetlights
- Longer response times for emergency medical and fire services due to rural dispersion
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Hollandsville, as the area is entirely rural and residential with services concentrated in larger Kent County towns.
What Hollandsville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and bright with light farm traffic and local commuters, feeling exceptionally safe and undisturbed.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure throughout the daytime, with low activity levels outside of standard agricultural work.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settles into peaceful darkness as traffic subsides, with safe conditions but minimal illumination.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and quiet with negligible street crime, though isolated driving requires caution on dark roadways.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by DART First State, but there are no fixed bus routes or passenger rail stations serving rural Hollandsville; the closest bus connections are located in Felton or Harrington.
Parking is universally free and abundant via private driveways and gravel lots, with no metered zones or parking garages.
Things to do in Hollandsville
- Explore the freshwater pond, kayaking rentals, and hiking trails at nearby Killens Pond State Park
- Take a scenic countryside driving tour through historic Kent County farmlands
- Pick seasonal fruits and browse fresh baked goods at nearby local farm markets
Local favorites
- Vinny's Pizza & Grill · Pizza & Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (380)Down-to-earth local eatery serving generous portions of pizza, subs, and traditional Italian dinners.
- Tre Sorelle Dolce · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (1250)Beloved community ice cream parlor nearby featuring handcrafted gelato, specialty sundaes, and mini-golf.
- Fifer Orchards Farm Store · Farm Market · 4.7★ (1400)Historic nearby farm market known for fresh local produce, apple cider donuts, and seasonal family activities.
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.