Is Meadowood safe?
Pike Creek, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Meadowood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Meadowood
“Go. Meadowood is an exceptionally quiet, safe, and established suburban neighborhood in the Pike Creek valley corridor of New Castle County. Visitors and residents experience minimal crime outside of occasional isolated vehicle thefts or petty property issues along nearby commercial corridors.”
About the area
Meadowood is a peaceful mid-century suburban development characterized by mature trees, single-family split-level and ranch homes, and well-maintained yards. Situated just north of Kirkwood Highway, it offers immediate proximity to regional parks, golf courses, and essential shopping centers while retaining a tranquil residential feel.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Meadowood
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations; cyclists generally ride on neighborhood streets or access multi-use paved loops at adjacent Delcastle Recreational Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and well below both state and national averages.
- Strong homeownership rate exceeding 80% with low residential vacancy.
- High median household income and well-maintained residential infrastructure.
- Immediate access to Delcastle Recreational Park and Pike Creek commercial hubs.
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with few sidewalks connecting directly to major retail.
- Proximity to Kirkwood Highway corridor brings occasional retail shoplifting or vehicle break-ins nearby.
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential loops.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Meadowood. Minor panhandling is occasionally observed at major commercial intersections along Kirkwood Highway to the south, but does not impact the neighborhood itself.
What Meadowood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighborhood joggers, dog walkers, and light school commute traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe throughout the day as residents work or maintain their properties.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting with families returning home; streets remain very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and virtually silent; exceptionally safe though streetlights are sparse on inner cul-de-sacs.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State provides regional bus service primarily along Route 2 (Kirkwood Highway) via Route 6, connecting to Newark and downtown Wilmington. The nearest passenger rail hub is the Newark Amtrak/SEPTA station, roughly a 15-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample space on private residential driveways as well as unrestricted street parking on all neighborhood roads.
Things to do in Meadowood
- Walk, jog, or play tennis at nearby Delcastle Recreational Park.
- Play a round of 18 holes at the Delcastle Golf Club.
- Shop and dine at the adjacent Meadowood and Pike Creek retail plazas.
Local favorites
- Soffritto Italian Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (850)A cozy, upscale neighborhood trattoria serving classic pasta dishes, seafood, and fine wine.
- El Toro Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (620)Family-run local favorite known for authentic street tacos, fajitas, and margaritas.
- Delcastle Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.2★ (510)A well-maintained public 18-hole championship course with driving range and clubhouse dining.
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.