Is Milford Crossroads safe?
Newark, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Milford Crossroads as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Milford Crossroads
“Go. Milford Crossroads is a safe, affluent suburban community situated on the northern perimeter of Newark. Visitors and residents enjoy extremely low violent crime rates and easy access to expansive parklands, with traffic on arterial roads being the primary safety consideration.”
About the area
Milford Crossroads is a peaceful, leafy residential area located just north of downtown Newark and the University of Delaware campus. Defined by single-family subdivisions, open green spaces, and bordering nature preserves, it offers a tranquil retreat with convenient access to regional amenities.
- Suburban / Leafy
- Nature-Adjacent
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Milford Crossroads
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local bike-share program, but the area connects directly to multi-use trail networks inside White Clay Creek State Park and Middle Run Valley.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and serious property crime relative to national and regional benchmarks.
- High median household incomes exceeding $110,000 supported by high homeownership rates.
- Immediate adjacency to extensive park networks including White Clay Creek State Park.
- Well-maintained properties and quiet, family-oriented residential streets.
Cons
- High automobile dependence with fast-moving traffic along Paper Mill Road and Possum Park Road.
- Lack of continuous sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure along major connecting corridors.
- Limited street lighting along rural-edge roadways after sunset.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this suburban area; supportive services and emergency shelters are concentrated in downtown Newark and Wilmington.
What Milford Crossroads is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and secure, with joggers and dog walkers active throughout neighborhood cul-de-sacs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and safe, with standard residential and park traffic dominating the area.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dark with negligible street crime, though pedestrians should stick to well-lit paths.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low foot traffic and minimal safety risk, though drivers should watch for deer crossings.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates limited local bus routes along peripheral arterials, while the Newark Train Station (SEPTA and Amtrak) is approximately a 10-minute drive south.
Ample free parking is readily available in private driveways, community shopping plazas, and state park trailheads.
Things to do in Milford Crossroads
- Hike, trail run, or birdwatch along the wooded paths of Middle Run Valley Natural Area.
- Explore the forested trails and recreational facilities of White Clay Creek State Park.
- Cycle the perimeter trail connections linking local neighborhoods to regional park systems.
Local favorites
- Two Stones Pub Newark · Gastropub · 4.6★ (1450)Popular local tavern serving craft beer selections and elevated pub comfort food.
- Woodside Farm Creamery · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (2850)Beloved rural creamery offering fresh homemade ice cream on an active historic dairy farm.
- Paper Mill Pharmacy & Gift Shop · Pharmacy & Boutique · 4.7★ (95)Independent community pharmacy offering prescriptions, local goods, and unique gifts.
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.