Is Kingsland safe?
Delray Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Kingsland as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Kingsland
“Go. Kingsland is a quiet and well-kept residential neighborhood in Delray Beach with low rates of violent crime. Visitors will find a peaceful suburban enclave, though staying alert to standard South Florida vehicle break-ins is always advised.”
About the area
Kingsland is an established residential pocket featuring mid-century single-family homes, verdant tree canopies, and spacious suburban lots. While almost exclusively residential, it is centrally positioned within minutes of Lake Ida recreation, Congress Avenue retail, and downtown Delray Beach.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Kingsland
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 48/100
No dedicated bike-share stations exist within the subdivision, but internal streets are flat and calm enough for leisure cycling connecting toward Lake Ida's multi-use paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rate than metropolitan Palm Beach County averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering a stable neighborhood feel
- Quiet residential streets with low through-traffic, ideal for peaceful stays
Cons
- Susceptible to occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle prowls
- Strictly residential interior requiring a vehicle for dining and retail
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential lanes at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Kingsland's interior streets, though individuals may occasionally be seen along commercial transit stops on West Atlantic Avenue.
What Kingsland is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm, leafy, and very safe with neighbors jogging and walking dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet with typical low-density suburban activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting that is safe to walk, though foot traffic is sparse.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and secluded with minimal lighting; safe overall, but lock your vehicle doors.
Transit, parking and getting around
Palm Tran provides bus service along peripheral corridors like West Atlantic Avenue (Route 81); the Delray Beach Tri-Rail and Amtrak commuter station is located approximately 2.5 miles east.
Free and ample driveway and residential street parking is readily available throughout the neighborhood, with no meters or parking permits required.
Things to do in Kingsland
- Enjoy waterfront walking, picnicking, and dog parks at nearby Lake Ida Park
- Take a short drive to the bustling boutiques and galleries of East Atlantic Avenue
- Explore the aquatic and nature exhibits at the nearby Sandoway Discovery Center
Local favorites
- Taqueria El Sol De Mexico · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (520)Authentic, laid-back taqueria serving freshly prepared tacos, burritos, and Mexican classics.
- Bagels With Deli · Deli & Bakery · 4.5★ (680)Popular local strip-mall staple for freshly baked New York-style bagels and breakfast sandwiches.
- Papa's Tapas · Spanish Restaurant · 4.6★ (940)Cozy, family-owned restaurant offering authentic Spanish tapas, sangria, and paella.
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.