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Is Limestone Gap safe?

Pike Creek, Delaware · safety score updated nightly

88out of 100

Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.

VibeLoco rates Limestone Gap as “Go”.

Gogo's take on Limestone Gap

“Go. Limestone Gap and the surrounding Pike Creek community represent a secure, affluent suburban area with very low crime rates. Visitors will find safe streets, quiet residential pockets, and accessible commercial plazas. As with any suburban corridor, basic vehicle security in shopping center lots is all that is typically required.”

About the area

Limestone Gap is a peaceful suburban pocket located along the Limestone Road corridor within New Castle County's Pike Creek Valley. The neighborhood features well-kept subdivisions, townhome developments, and convenience-focused shopping centers. It caters primarily to families and commuters looking for a quiet, low-stress environment close to Wilmington and Newark.

  • Suburban Quiet
  • Family-Friendly
  • Car-Dependent
  • Tree-Lined

Walking and biking in Limestone Gap

Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 30/100

There are no public bike-share programs, and major roads like Route 7 lack dedicated bike lanes. Recreational cycling is best enjoyed on local neighborhood loops or at nearby Carousel Park.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Substantially lower violent and property crime rates than national and state averages
  • High median household incomes and high rates of homeownership supporting neighborhood stability
  • Clean, well-maintained residential streets and surrounding public green spaces

Cons

  • Car-dependent design with limited sidewalk connectivity on main arterials
  • Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins in retail parking lots
  • Limited cultural amenities or nightlife directly within the immediate community

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Limestone Gap. Encampments and panhandling are rare, with regional shelters and social services situated in Wilmington and Newark.

What Limestone Gap is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and safe, with light neighborhood traffic from commuters and residents out walking pets.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Safe and active around shopping plazas with steady residential flow and low safety concerns.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Quiet and comfortable, with relaxed dinner traffic at local restaurants and safe neighborhood roads.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Very calm and quiet; while streetlights are sparse on subdivision lanes, criminal risk is minimal.

Transit, parking and getting around

Public transit is managed by DART First State, with Route 18 offering bus connections between Pike Creek, Newark, and Wilmington. The nearest regional rail connections are the SEPTA/Amtrak stations in Newark and Wilmington, both about 15 to 20 minutes away by car.

Parking is abundant and entirely free throughout the neighborhood, with large commercial surface lots and open curbside parking along residential streets.

Things to do in Limestone Gap

  • Visit the nearby Carousel Park & Equestrian Center for walking trails, dog parks, and pond views
  • Sample local dining and family-run eateries along the Limestone Road commercial strip
  • Take a scenic drive through the rolling hills of the Pike Creek and Red Clay Creek valleys

Local favorites

  • McGlynn's Pub & Restaurant · American Pub · 4.4★ (1150)
    A cozy, long-running neighborhood pub offering classic comfort fare, sports broadcasts, and casual patio seating.
  • Caruso's Pizza & Pasta · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (620)
    A reliable local standby serving traditional New York-style pizza, pasta platters, and hot subs.
  • El Diablo Burritos · Mexican / Fast Casual · 4.5★ (560)
    Popular regional eatery known for customizable mission-style burritos, fresh bowls, and house-made salsas.

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.