Is Sherwood safe?
Dover, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Sherwood as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Sherwood
“Go with care. Sherwood is an established, quiet residential neighborhood in west Dover that is safe for casual visits and daytime walks. While violent crime inside the subdivision is rare, routine precautions against property theft and standard nighttime awareness are recommended.”
Local police reports in the broader West Dover area occasionally note vehicle break-ins and property crimes near major roadway corridors.
About the area
Sherwood is a classic mid-century residential neighborhood in Dover featuring single-family ranch-style homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and mature trees. It offers a calm suburban atmosphere while situated just minutes from downtown Dover, state government offices, and commercial corridors.
- Suburban / Residential
- Quiet / Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Sherwood
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no local bike-share program, but the low-traffic residential grid is easy to cycle, with access to Dover's wider trail system further east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly stable, single-family residential streets with low violent crime rates compared to inner Dover
- High rate of residential stability and established long-term homeownership
- Quick vehicular access to Kent General Hospital, downtown Dover, and Route 8 shopping
Cons
- Susceptible to occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle prowls and package theft
- Automobile dependence with virtually no commercial amenities within easy walking distance
- Proximity to higher-crime commercial stretches along adjacent thoroughfares
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable factor inside the residential core of Sherwood, though panhandling and unhoused individuals are occasionally seen along nearby Route 8 commercial plazas.
What Sherwood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work, school buses, and dog walkers enjoying low-traffic streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe for general walking, gardening, and routine neighborhood visits.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down; well-lit in most sections but standard street awareness is prudent.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted; wandering on foot is not recommended due to low visibility and limited surveillance.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State provides public bus service with nearby stops along Route 8 / Forest Street connecting directly to the Dover Transit Center downtown.
Residential street parking is free, abundant, and unrestricted throughout the neighborhood, and almost all homes have private driveways.
Things to do in Sherwood
- Relax or let kids play at the neighborhood playground at Sherwood Park
- Spend an afternoon walking, kayaking, or fishing at nearby Silver Lake Park
- Tour the historic exhibits and vintage farm equipment at the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village
Local favorites
- Roma Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1450)Longstanding local staple serving traditional Italian pasta, pizza, and upscale entrees.
- Countrie Eatery · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Cozy, family-friendly diner known for hearty classic American breakfasts and lunches.
- La Delicia · Mexican Deli & Grocery · 4.7★ (215)Neighborhood spot offering authentic tacos, tortas, and specialized Latin grocery staples.
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.