Is South DeLand West safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South DeLand West as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South DeLand West
“Go with care. South DeLand West is generally a tranquil, semi-rural to suburban community with relatively low violent crime compared to the wider metro area. While daytime visits to local parks and trails are perfectly safe, parts of the area are dimly lit and isolated at night.”
About the area
South DeLand West is a peaceful residential and semi-rural enclave located southwest of downtown DeLand, bounded by natural landscapes and Lake Beresford. The area features a mix of mid-century single-family homes, newer subdivisions, and access to regional recreational trails.
- Semi-Rural
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Nature-Focused
Walking and biking in South DeLand West
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 45/100
The neighborhood provides direct access to sections of the Spring-to-Spring multi-use trail, though local streets lack dedicated bike lanes; bike-share programs are not available.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are lower than regional urban averages
- Close proximity to Lake Beresford Park and the Spring-to-Spring Trail
- Low-density semi-rural feel with generous lot sizes and quiet streets
Cons
- Pockets of vehicle burglary and property theft along major thoroughfares
- Lack of streetlights and sidewalks throughout residential areas
- Significant distance from emergency medical facilities and urban services
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in South DeLand West, occasionally noted near major commercial transit stops along US-17/92 rather than in the residential interior.
What South DeLand West is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with locals jogging or walking dogs along nature trails and quiet neighborhood roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and sleepy with moderate local vehicle traffic along primary corridors like Grand Avenue.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet settles in quickly; visibility drops fast due to sparse street lighting, though crime risk remains low.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and isolated; while serious crime is infrequent, walking alone on unlit roads is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Votran with limited bus route service along main corridors like South Woodland Boulevard, and the nearby DeLand SunRail station offers commuter rail connectivity into Central Florida.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample surface parking at trailheads, parks, and residential driveways.
Things to do in South DeLand West
- Hike or bike the scenic paved loops at Lake Beresford Park
- Launch a kayak or boat along the St. Johns River corridor nearby
- Ride the multi-use Spring-to-Spring Trail through native Florida hammocks
Local favorites
- BakeChop · American Restaurant · 4.7★ (920)Farm-to-table bistro nearby offering artisanal sandwiches, burgers, and scratch-made baked goods.
- Chuy's A Taste of Mex · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Authentic Mexican spot serving generous portions of street tacos and burritos in a relaxed setting.
- Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.6★ (1150)Popular nearby craft taproom offering local ales and a community-oriented gathering space.
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.