Is Meadowbrook Acres safe?
Camden, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Meadowbrook Acres as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Meadowbrook Acres
“Go. Meadowbrook Acres is a quiet, settled suburban community in Camden with very low violent crime and a welcoming residential environment. Visitors will find it peaceful and safe for casual walks during the day and evening, though there are few commercial attractions located directly within the neighborhood itself.”
About the area
Meadowbrook Acres is an established residential neighborhood of single-family homes located in Camden, Delaware, just south of Dover. It offers tree-lined streets, large yards, and convenient proximity to the Route 13 retail corridor and Dover Air Force Base.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Meadowbrook Acres
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no public bike-share systems, but the subdivision's wide, low-speed residential streets are suitable for casual biking; off-road trail riding is accessible at nearby Brecknock Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to nearby urban Dover
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes contributing to neighborhood stability
- Solid median household incomes and low poverty levels across the immediate subdivision
- Convenient driving access to regional parks, medical centers, and shopping plazas
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no commercial amenities within walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses such as unlocked vehicle trespassings
- Lacks comprehensive sidewalk networks and continuous street lighting on residential side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Meadowbrook Acres; related social services and occasional unhoused individuals are concentrated farther north in downtown Dover.
What Meadowbrook Acres is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, exercising, or heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and well-maintained residential yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settled and secure with families at home and minimal through-traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; while serious crime is rare, low lighting warrants standard vigilance.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by DART First State, with local bus routes running along the nearby US Route 13 commercial corridor; there is no passenger rail or BRT service in the immediate Dover/Camden area.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with ample private driveway space and unrestricted, free curbside parking throughout the residential streets.
Things to do in Meadowbrook Acres
- Explore the nature trails, playground, and historic Howell Mill at nearby Brecknock County Park
- Play a round of miniature golf followed by homemade ice cream at Tre Sorelle Dolce
- Pick seasonal fresh fruit and shop local baked goods at Fifer Orchards Farm Store nearby
Local favorites
- Tre Sorelle Dolce · Ice Cream Shop · 4.7★ (1120)Beloved local dessert destination offering handcrafted gelato, ice cream, and an outdoor mini-golf course.
- Fifer's Farm Store & Kitchen · Produce Market & Bakery · 4.8★ (1450)Historic fourth-generation family farm store known for apple cider donuts, local produce, and seasonal events.
- Giacomo's Pizza & Italian Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Casual, family-owned spot serving classic New York-style pizzas, subs, and traditional pasta dishes.
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.