Is Southeast Deltona East safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Deltona East as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Deltona East
“Go. Southeast Deltona East is a quiet, standard suburban residential community that poses very few safety concerns for visitors or residents. While it offers limited traditional tourist attractions, violent crime rates are low and the area is stable and family-oriented.”
About the area
Southeast Deltona East is an expansive suburban sector in Volusia County characterized by single-family subdivisions, quiet residential streets, and small local shopping plazas. It functions largely as a bedroom community between Orlando and Daytona Beach, offering a peaceful environment with ample green space.
- Quiet Suburb
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Southeast Deltona East
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no shared bike programs, but cyclists can access regional segments of the East Central Regional Rail Trail and Spring-to-Spring Trail a short drive away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime and property crime rates compared to nearby urban Daytona Beach
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes contributing to neighborhood stability
- Peaceful, low-density residential streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Severe car dependency with few walkable amenities or entertainment options
- Limited street lighting on residential interior roads at night
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries common to sprawling suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this residential area, with rare individuals seen only along major commercial thoroughfares or intersections.
What Southeast Deltona East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and school-related activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere with families outdoors and very low street activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and safe, though sparse street lighting requires care if walking along unlit roads.
Transit, parking and getting around
Votran serves Volusia County with limited bus coverage via routes along major arteries like Howland Boulevard; the nearest SunRail commuter rail station is located roughly 10 miles west in DeBary.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with wide driveways, open residential street parking, and large retail surface lots.
Things to do in Southeast Deltona East
- Enjoy outdoor sports, playgrounds, and picnic facilities at Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex
- Take a nature walk or hike the trails along the nearby Lyonia Preserve
- Play basketball or bring kids to the playground at Wes Crile Park
Local favorites
- Boston Coffee House · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (780)A cozy, locally popular spot serving specialty coffee drinks, breakfast bagels, and sandwiches.
- Chubby's Deli and Subs · Sandwich Shop · 4.5★ (420)A neighborhood staple known for generous portions of hot and cold deli subs.
- Pat's Riverfront Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.6★ (1150)A beloved casual eatery nearby serving hearty country breakfasts and comfort food.
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.