Is Moores Corner safe?
Dover, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Moores Corner as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Moores Corner
“Go. Moores Corner is a quiet, predominantly suburban and semi-rural community east of Dover that is generally very safe for visitors. Crime rates here are notably lower than in central Dover, though you will need a car to get around comfortably.”
About the area
Moores Corner is situated southeast of central Dover in Kent County, characterized by single-family subdivisions, open farmland, and proximity to Dover Air Force Base. Visitors primarily pass through for suburban dining, local convenience, or when traveling toward Delaware beaches and outdoor recreation areas.
- Suburban / Semi-Rural
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Military Adjacent
Walking and biking in Moores Corner
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no public bike-share program available, and while rural shoulder roads can connect to the St. Jones River Greenway, fast vehicle traffic makes road cycling cautious.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates compared to urban Dover
- Stable residential pocket with high homeownership and low vacancy rates
- Convenient driving access to Route 1 and Dover Air Force Base amenities
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal pedestrian infrastructure or sidewalks
- High-speed arterial traffic along Route 10 and South Bay Road corridor
- Limited cultural attractions directly within the immediate community borders
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Moores Corner; individuals experiencing homelessness are concentrated farther west in central Dover near emergency shelters and transit hubs.
What Moores Corner is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with standard suburban commuter traffic flowing toward Dover and base facilities.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential, safe for outdoor activity in neighborhoods, though major roads have steady vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential streets with safe conditions and minimal foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-activity with no notable street crime, though poor street lighting makes walking unadvisable.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State provides limited bus transit in the Dover area, but dedicated fixed-route service directly through Moores Corner subdivisions is minimal; most transit riders access Route 105 or Route 107 stops nearby.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample space in residential private driveways and large dedicated surface lots at all commercial centers.
Things to do in Moores Corner
- Visit the nearby Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover Air Force Base
- Take a nature drive or birdwatching trip toward the St. Jones Reserve and Little Creek Wildlife Area
- Enjoy casual local dining along the South State Street and Route 10 commercial corridors
Local favorites
- Air Mobility Command Museum · Aviation Museum · 4.8★ (3200)Historic aircraft museum featuring vintage military transport planes and aviation exhibits.
- Roma Pizza & Ristorante Italiano · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (980)Longstanding Dover eatery serving classic pasta dishes, subs, and traditional pizzas.
- Shuckers Pier 13 · Seafood Restaurant · 4.2★ (450)Casual nearby spot known for steamed crabs, seafood platters, and local comfort fare.
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.