Is Lancashire safe?
Claymont, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lancashire as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lancashire
“Go. Lancashire is a quiet, well-established suburban residential community in northern New Castle County. Violent crime is rare, and the neighborhood provides a calm, family-oriented atmosphere. Standard suburban vigilance against occasional vehicle break-ins is sufficient.”
About the area
Lancashire is a mid-century residential neighborhood in the Claymont/Brandywine Hundred area characterized by mature trees, single-family homes, and quiet cul-de-sacs. It is strictly residential with almost no commercial footprint inside the subdivision, serving primarily as a bedroom community for commuters to Wilmington and Philadelphia.
- Suburban Enclave
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Lancashire
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the subdivision, but internal streets carry low traffic and are safe for casual riding; nearby regional trails like the Northern Delaware Greenway can be reached via major secondary roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Wilmington's urban core
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family housing stock
- Solid household incomes and low poverty levels typical of suburban Brandywine Hundred
- Quick access to I-95, regional rail, and nearby state parks
Cons
- Virtually zero neighborhood commercial amenities within walking distance
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car tampering
- Heavily car-dependent layout with limited pedestrian infrastructure along connecting arterials
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the Lancashire neighborhood, with minimal activity only occasionally visible along regional commercial thoroughfares like Philadelphia Pike.
What Lancashire is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with neighbors walking dogs and school buses circulating through the subdivision.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet suburban environment with low traffic and high perceived safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, with well-lit driveways and safe conditions for an evening walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with occasional vehicle traffic; safe, though standard suburban awareness applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State provides local bus service along nearby corridors like Harvey Road and Philadelphia Pike (Routes 13 and 61). The Claymont SEPTA Regional Rail Station is roughly 2.5 miles away, offering direct commuter rail service between Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Parking is exceptionally easy with ample driveway spaces and completely free, unrestricted street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Lancashire
- Take a morning jog or stroll along the shaded residential loops and cul-de-sacs
- Visit nearby Bellevue State Park for tennis courts, fishing ponds, and paved walking tracks
- Explore the historic Darley House and Claymont Stone School just minutes away
Local favorites
- Claymont Steak Shop · Cheesesteak Restaurant · 4.4★ (2350)A legendary local institution serving classic Delaware-style cheesesteaks, subs, and pizza since 1966.
- Pho Bami · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Casual, strip-mall eatery offering authentic pho bowls, banh mi, and rice plates.
- Nick's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (310)Neighborhood staple known for thin-crust pies, calzones, and reliable take-out.
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.