Is Raintree Village safe?
Bear, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Raintree Village as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Raintree Village
“Go. Raintree Village is a quiet, standard suburban residential neighborhood in Bear with relatively low violent crime and stable homeownership. While nearby commercial corridors along Route 40 experience typical retail theft and traffic congestion, the residential streets remain calm and generally safe for visitors.”
About the area
Raintree Village is an established residential community located in Bear, Delaware, composed primarily of single-family homes and townhomes. It offers a classic suburban layout with easy vehicular access to local retail centers, grocery stores, and major commuter routes like US-40 and DE-1.
- Suburban Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Raintree Village
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local bike-share program, and neighborhood streets lack dedicated bike lanes, but nearby trails like the Michael N. Castle Trail along the C&D Canal are a short drive away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent crime rate compared to nearby urban centers like Wilmington
- High rate of owner-occupied housing contributing to neighborhood stability
- Convenient driving access to shopping, dining, and state parks across New Castle County
Cons
- Car dependency requires driving for virtually all errands and entertainment
- Periodic opportunistic property theft such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Proximity to high-traffic commercial arteries on US-40 and DE-7
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential streets of Raintree Village, though occasional panhandling can be observed near major commercial intersections along US-40.
What Raintree Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and commuting to work; very safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout the subdivision, with light residential traffic and safe conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with families returning home; safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-traffic; remain aware of personal surroundings as with any suburban area.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by DART First State, with regional bus routes running along Route 40 and Route 7, though service within the subdivision itself is minimal. The nearest passenger rail options are the Newark and Wilmington Amtrak/SEPTA stations, both requiring a 15 to 20-minute drive.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with ample free space available via private driveways, townhome lots, and open street parking on residential roads without meters.
Things to do in Raintree Village
- Take a quiet walk or jog along the neighborhood's residential side streets and cul-de-sacs
- Visit nearby Lums Pond State Park for hiking, kayaking, and outdoor recreation
- Shop and dine at the adjacent Eden Square and Governor's Square shopping plazas
Local favorites
- Stewart's Brewing Company · Brewpub · 4.5★ (1150)Popular local microbrewery serving craft ales and hearty pub fare in nearby Governors Square.
- El Toro Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (890)Casual neighborhood staple offering classic Mexican plates, fajitas, and margaritas.
- Trattoria di Napoli · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (520)Cozy strip-mall eatery known for authentic New York-style pizza and traditional pasta dishes.
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.