Is Hunting Hills safe?
Newark, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hunting Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hunting Hills
“Go. Hunting Hills is a calm, established suburban residential community in Greater Newark with very low rates of violent crime and a family-oriented atmosphere. While it offers few commercial attractions directly within its borders, visitors staying in or passing through the area will find it safe, quiet, and well-maintained.”
About the area
Hunting Hills is a tranquil mid-century to late-20th-century residential neighborhood located just south of central Newark, Delaware. It is characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs situated conveniently close to the University of Delaware campus and major regional thoroughfares.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Hunting Hills
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the subdivision; however, cyclists can access the Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail and Iron Hill trails via short connecting rides on nearby arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low incidence of violent crime compared to statewide and national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes and well-maintained properties
- Above-average median household income with low local poverty rates
- Quiet residential streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Virtually no commercial or dining options within immediate walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic property theft or vehicle break-ins typical of suburban corridors
- Heavily reliant on South College Avenue / Route 896 for access, which experiences rush-hour congestion
- Sidewalk coverage is intermittent along some perimeter roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the Hunting Hills neighborhood. Any unhoused individuals or related services in the region are concentrated closer to downtown Newark and transport hubs.
What Hunting Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and sunlit with minimal street activity and safe conditions for walking or jogging.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm residential evening atmosphere with low ambient noise and standard suburban street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and deserted after dark; generally safe, though standard precautions against walking poorly lit stretches apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates bus service along nearby corridors such as Route 896/Route 4, but direct neighborhood coverage is limited. The Newark Train Station (served by SEPTA Regional Rail and Amtrak) is approximately a 5-to-10-minute drive away.
Residential street parking throughout the neighborhood is abundant and free without metered zones or parking permits required.
Things to do in Hunting Hills
- Take a quiet stroll or jog along the low-traffic neighborhood loops and shaded residential streets
- Visit nearby Iron Hill Park for hiking trails, a disc golf course, and a playground
- Drive five minutes north to explore the shops, dining, and historic campus along Newark's Main Street
Local favorites
- Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant · Brewpub · 4.3★ (1650)Popular regional brewery offering handcrafted ales, burgers, and pub fare located a short drive north on Main Street.
- Caffé Gelato · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1420)Upscale dining spot renowned for authentic homemade gelato, house-made pasta, and an extensive wine selection.
- Deer Park Tavern · American Restaurant / Tavern · 4.3★ (2100)Historic multi-level tavern serving classic bar food with deep roots in Newark's local history.
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.