Is Meadowbrook Farms South safe?
Middletown, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Meadowbrook Farms South as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Meadowbrook Farms South
“Go. Meadowbrook Farms South is a quiet, highly secure master-planned residential community in Middletown with negligible violent crime. Visitors will find clean, peaceful suburban streets, though you will need a personal vehicle to get around efficiently.”
About the area
Meadowbrook Farms South is an established single-family residential subdivision located just southwest of central Middletown, Delaware. The area is characterized by manicured lawns, two-story colonial homes, and minimal through-traffic.
- Suburban / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Peaceful
Walking and biking in Meadowbrook Farms South
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes inside the subdivision, but internal low-speed streets are suitable for recreational biking; there is no local bike-share program.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to state and national averages
- High household incomes and homeownership rates exceeding 85%, ensuring well-kept properties
- Quiet neighborhood atmosphere with very low commercial vehicle congestion
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no retail or dining within walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic unlocked car break-ins typical of quiet suburban subdivisions
- Limited street lighting along some internal cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Meadowbrook Farms South or the immediately surrounding residential neighborhoods.
What Meadowbrook Farms South is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school buses, dog walkers, and morning joggers enjoying safe neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard suburban traffic and children playing in front yards after school.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Tranquil and pleasant as residents return from work; highly safe for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal street activity, remaining remarkably secure.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State provides limited bus service along main corridors like Route 299/Route 71 via Route 301 and Route 43, but there is no direct bus or passenger rail service within the subdivision itself.
Free and ample driveway and curb parking is readily available throughout the neighborhood without meters or time limits.
Things to do in Meadowbrook Farms South
- Take a stroll or jog along the quiet residential sidewalks and connecting neighborhood streets
- Visit nearby Charles E. Price Memorial Park for dog-walking, fishing, and open athletic fields
- Drive into historic downtown Middletown to explore local boutiques and dining
Local favorites
- 1897 Market · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (320)A cozy, upscale-casual eatery nearby offering seasonal American fare, artisan sandwiches, and craft drinks.
- Kiku Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar · Japanese Restaurant · 4.4★ (850)Popular local dining spot serving teppanyaki hibachi dishes and fresh sushi rolls.
- Sweet Melissa · Bakery & Dessert Shop · 4.7★ (410)Charming local bakery in central Middletown known for custom cakes, cupcakes, and pastries.
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.