Is North Deltona safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates North Deltona as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on North Deltona
“Go. North Deltona is a quiet, sprawling suburban enclave with low rates of violent crime and a calm, family-oriented environment. While it offers minimal traditional tourist attractions and strictly requires a vehicle to navigate, it provides a safe, peaceful stay for visitors exploring Central Florida.”
About the area
North Deltona is an expansive, car-centric residential community characterized by single-family subdivisions, quiet residential loops, and neighborhood parks. It functions largely as a bedroom suburb within southwest Volusia County, situated midway between the Daytona Beach coast and the Orlando metro area.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Deltona
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but recreational cyclists can access segments of the regional Spring-to-Spring Trail network located a short drive west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than regional urban centers
- High owner-occupancy rate over 75% supports neighborhood stability and upkeep
- Ample access to municipal parks, recreation fields, and natural preserves
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal sidewalk connectivity outside parks
- Occasional property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins
- Sparse street lighting along many interior residential streets after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low in this residential area, with only rare panhandling near major commercial shopping plazas along Howland Boulevard.
What North Deltona is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with commuters departing and residents walking dogs along residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key and tranquil, with modest local traffic and occasional activity in community parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet as families settle in, though limited pedestrian lighting requires vigilance.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with negligible foot traffic; generally safe against violent threats.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Votran with limited bus routes (such as Route 21 along main corridors), while the nearest SunRail commuter rail access is at the DeBary Station approximately 15 minutes away by car.
Parking is completely free and exceptionally easy, with large open surface lots at commercial plazas and generous private driveways throughout residential subdivisions.
Things to do in North Deltona
- Walk the shaded trails and utilize athletic facilities at the Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex
- Visit the nearby Lyonia Environmental Center and preserve to spot Florida scrub-jays
- Enjoy outdoor freshwater fishing and relaxing by the shoreline at local neighborhood lakes
Local favorites
- Boston Coffeehouse · Coffee Shop · 4.4★ (560)Popular local café serving gourmet coffee blends, specialty espresso drinks, and hearty breakfast sandwiches.
- Goodfella's Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (620)Neighborhood Italian staple serving hand-tossed New York-style pies, calzones, and pasta dishes.
- Taqueria Mi Raza · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (480)Authentic, low-key taqueria renowned for fresh street tacos, birria, and homemade salsas.
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.