Is Normandy Manor safe?
Brandywine Hundred, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Normandy Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Normandy Manor
“Go. Normandy Manor is a peaceful, established suburban community in North Wilmington's Brandywine Hundred with exceptionally low crime rates. It offers a secure and welcoming environment, though visitors will need a vehicle to access regional dining, parks, and attractions.”
About the area
Normandy Manor is a classic mid-century residential neighborhood in northern New Castle County defined by mature trees, single-family homes, and manicured lawns. Located just minutes from the Delaware-Pennsylvania border, it provides a quiet suburban base with easy vehicular access to historic Brandywine Valley estates and commercial corridors.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined Streets
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Normandy Manor
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no public bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, but cyclists can access the nearby Northern Delaware Greenway Trail and park path networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national and regional averages.
- High household income and strong rates of owner-occupied housing that foster long-term community stability.
- Immediate access to top-tier regional healthcare facilities, including Nemours Children's Hospital and ChristianaCare networks.
Cons
- Periodic minor property crimes such as opportunistic thefts from unlocked vehicles.
- Suburban design with limited street lighting and sporadic sidewalk infrastructure off main connectors.
- Complete car dependency for grocery shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential neighborhood, with community services and shelters concentrated further south in downtown Wilmington.
What Normandy Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers and morning joggers enjoying very low local vehicle traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and entirely safe throughout the day, characterized by local delivery trucks and quiet residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settles into a quiet routine at dusk with families in yards and minimal through-traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with low ambient lighting, remaining safe but noticeably dark along non-arterial streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates bus routes along major nearby corridors like Concord Pike and Marsh Road, but interior neighborhood transit is sparse. The Wilmington Amtrak/SEPTA Regional Rail Station is roughly a 15-minute drive south.
Free and plentiful on-street curb parking is available throughout the subdivision alongside private driveways, with no metered zones or garage fees.
Things to do in Normandy Manor
- Explore the wooded trails, meadow paths, and historic stone walls at nearby Brandywine Creek State Park.
- Visit the historic Gothic Revival mansion and English-style gardens at Rockwood Park & Museum.
- Tour the world-renowned American decorative arts collection and 60-acre naturalistic garden at Winterthur Museum.
Local favorites
- El Camino Mexican Kitchen · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1450)Lively nearby spot on Concord Pike serving modern Mexican fare, tacos, and craft margaritas.
- Bellefonte Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (720)Eclectic, cozy eatery nearby offering homestyle comfort food, local art, and live acoustic music.
- Sweet Somethings Desserts · Bakery · 4.7★ (410)Award-winning artisanal bakery specializing in custom cakes, gourmet cookies, and European 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.