Is Reybold safe?
Delaware City, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Reybold as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Reybold
“Go. Reybold and the surrounding Delaware City area offer a quiet, semi-rural and industrial-adjacent residential environment with very low violent crime. Visitors traveling through or exploring nearby historical sites and waterfront trails can do so safely, though a car is essential.”
About the area
Reybold is an unincorporated residential and light-industrial pocket located just northwest of historic Delaware City in New Castle County. Defined by modest subdivisions, agricultural open spaces, and arterial roads leading toward the Delaware River, it is primarily a commuter community with easy access to regional parks and waterways.
- Semi-Rural
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Industrial Fringe
Walking and biking in Reybold
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but the nearby Michael N. Castle Trail provides miles of off-road, paved multi-use paths along the canal.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader New Castle County urban centers.
- High rates of homeownership fostering stable, quiet residential pockets.
- Convenient access to regional outdoor trails and Delaware River historic points.
Cons
- Severe car dependency with few continuous pedestrian sidewalks along main thoroughfares.
- Proximity to heavy industrial operations and heavy truck corridors along Route 9.
- Poor road lighting on rural-industrial connectors after dark.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this semi-rural area, with no encampments or panhandling observed.
What Reybold is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with commuter traffic and local service vehicles heading along Route 9.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and unhurried, though pedestrian activity is largely limited to internal residential cul-de-sacs.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet with diminishing traffic, presenting no distinct safety concerns outside of low pedestrian visibility.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and isolated along connecting thoroughfares, but remains free from notable violent street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by DART First State via limited local bus service (such as Route 25 connecting to Wilmington), but frequencies are low and regional rail requires traveling to Newark or Wilmington stations.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample residential street parking, private driveways, and free municipal parking lots in adjacent Delaware City.
Things to do in Reybold
- Cycle or jog along the paved Michael N. Castle Trail along the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.
- Take the passenger ferry from nearby Delaware City to Fort Delaware State Park on Pea Patch Island.
- Explore the historic waterfront, river views, and antique shops in adjacent downtown Delaware City.
Local favorites
- Crabby Dick's · Seafood Restaurant · 4.2★ (2550)Lively regional favorite offering steamed crabs, seafood platters, and riverfront views in nearby Delaware City.
- Kathy's Crab House & Family Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (1280)Longtime casual dining spot serving classic Maryland-style blue crabs and comfort food.
- Delaware City Marina · Marina · 4.6★ (160)Full-service marina offering boat slips, fuel, and access to the Delaware River and C&D Canal.
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.