Is Seville safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Seville as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Seville
“Go with standard caution. Seville is a quiet, predominantly residential Daytona Beach neighborhood that is notably calmer than the city's tourism-heavy beachside corridor. Visitors should lock vehicles and stay aware of their surroundings at night, but daytime safety risks remain low.”
About the area
Seville is an established, inland residential community in Daytona Beach characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and local residential traffic. Removed from the chaotic boardwalk scene, it provides a functional suburban atmosphere close to major thoroughfares like Clyde Morris Boulevard and International Speedway Boulevard.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban Enclave
- Mid-Century Homes
Walking and biking in Seville
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure within the subdivision is limited, but cyclists can connect to bike lanes along major thoroughfares or the nearby Sweetwater bicycle paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to Daytona Beach's oceanfront and downtown cores
- High residential stability with strong long-term homeownership rates
- Convenient access to Embry-Riddle, Daytona State College, and healthcare facilities
Cons
- Elevated property crime and opportunistic vehicle break-ins relative to national suburban averages
- Higher poverty rates along adjacent commercial corridors compared to western Volusia suburbs
- Limited pedestrian lighting and sidewalk infrastructure on interior residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets of Seville, though unhoused individuals and panhandling can occasionally be observed along major commercial intersections like US-92 and Beville Road.
What Seville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with local residents walking dogs and low commuter traffic on residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and uneventful, feeling secure for general errands and travel around the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally quiet as daylight fades, though dimly lit streets warrant staying on main paved routes.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued with very little foot traffic; opportunistic vehicle tampering is the primary concern, so avoid lingering outside.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Votran with local bus routes running along primary corridors like Clyde Morris and Beville Road, though service frequencies are limited and there is no passenger rail system in Daytona Beach.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward with private residential driveways and free, unrestricted curb parking on most interior neighborhood streets.
Things to do in Seville
- Explore motorsports history at the nearby Daytona International Speedway just minutes to the west
- Enjoy quiet nature walks and sports fields at local community parks like Tuscawilla Park
- Tour the galleries and planetarium at the nearby Museum of Arts and Sciences
Local favorites
- Houligan's Speedway · Sports Bar & American Grill · 4.4★ (2350)Popular local gathering spot known for famous 'Wally Wings' and game-day crowds.
- Dahlia Mexican Kitchen · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Vibrant nearby eatery serving authentic tacos, fresh guacamole, and craft margaritas.
- Sweet Marlays' Coffee · Coffee Shop & Cafe · 4.7★ (980)Relaxed community cafe nearby serving artisan roasted coffee, bagels, and 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.