Is Sherwood Forest safe?
Bear, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Sherwood Forest as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Sherwood Forest
“Go. Sherwood Forest is a calm, standard suburban community in Bear with low violent crime rates and stable residential housing. Visitors visiting friends or staying locally can expect a safe and quiet environment, provided they exercise normal common sense around busy commercial corridors nearby.”
About the area
Sherwood Forest is an established suburban development in Bear, Delaware, composed mostly of mid-century single-family homes and quiet cul-de-sacs. The area is car-dependent and peaceful, situated just minutes from the extensive shopping and dining hubs along US Route 40.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Residential
Walking and biking in Sherwood Forest
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There is no bike-share system in the area; cycling is generally limited to neighborhood streets, though dedicated multi-use trails are accessible a short drive away at Glasgow Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates within the interior residential streets
- High rate of homeownership with well-maintained residential lots
- Above-average household incomes with strong economic stability
Cons
- Suburban property crimes like opportunistic car break-ins occasionally occur
- Heavy reliance on automobiles with limited pedestrian infrastructure
- Pockets of retail theft and traffic along adjacent commercial corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not an active presence inside the residential streets of Sherwood Forest, with only occasional individuals seen near major intersections along the Route 40 retail strip.
What Sherwood Forest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work, school buses, and morning dog walkers.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very low activity with quiet, safe suburban streets throughout the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet atmosphere as residents return home; streets remain safe for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet with minimal vehicular traffic, though sparse streetlighting requires basic situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation is operated by DART First State, primarily serving US Route 40 via bus routes such as Route 40 and Route 55. The nearest commuter and intercity rail connections are the Newark and Wilmington train stations, both requiring a drive or connecting bus ride.
Parking is effortless throughout the neighborhood with ample free street parking and private driveways, while nearby commercial centers provide large, free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Sherwood Forest
- Take a relaxing stroll through the quiet, tree-lined residential loop roads
- Visit nearby Glasgow Regional Park for walking trails, dog parks, and sports fields
- Explore local dining and shopping plazas along Pulaski Highway
Local favorites
- Soffritto Italian Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (750)Warm neighborhood trattoria serving homemade pastas, seafood, and classic Italian entrees.
- Stewart's Brewing Company · Brewpub · 4.4★ (1450)Longstanding local brewpub offering house-crafted beers, burgers, and upscale pub fare.
- El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1100)Casual, vibrant dining spot serving authentic Mexican dishes and specialty margaritas.
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.