Is Southeast Sherwood Park safe?
Delray Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Sherwood Park as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Sherwood Park
“Go. Southeast Sherwood Park is a quiet, settled suburban enclave that is generally safe for visitors staying in the area or visiting local parks. While violent crime is rare in the neighborhood interior, standard suburban awareness regarding vehicle security is recommended.”
About the area
Southeast Sherwood Park is a primarily single-family residential neighborhood located just south of downtown Delray Beach and moments from the coast. Characterized by mid-century homes, quiet streets, and mature foliage, it offers a peaceful suburban setting with rapid access to Linton Boulevard's retail corridors and the beach.
- Suburban Residential
- Quiet & Settled
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Southeast Sherwood Park
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 55/100
Interior streets carry low vehicular volume, making casual cycling comfortable, while dedicated bike corridors on South Ocean Boulevard (A1A) are located roughly one mile east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rate of violent crime within the residential subdivision interior
- High level of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering a stable community
- Close proximity to South Federal Highway and Linton Boulevard commercial conveniences
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries and package thefts
- Limited street lighting and patchy sidewalk networks on some interior residential blocks
- Pedestrian vulnerability when crossing or walking near busy arterial edges like S Federal Highway
Homelessness: Homelessness is essentially non-existent within the interior residential streets, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near transit stops along South Federal Highway.
What Southeast Sherwood Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents jogging and walking dogs along quiet residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-stress suburban environment with minimal through-traffic and safe pedestrian conditions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential ambiance as daylight fades; interior streets are dark but generally very safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and deserted, though standard precautions against unattended vehicle break-ins should be taken.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Palm Tran, with Route 1 running along nearby South Federal Highway and Route 81 on Linton Boulevard; the Delray Beach Tri-Rail station is about 2.5 miles northwest.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with ample private driveway space, easy residential street parking, and free surface lots at local shopping centers.
Things to do in Southeast Sherwood Park
- Play pickleball or tennis on the lighted courts at the nearby Sherwood Park recreational facilities
- Take a five-minute drive east across the Intracoastal to relax at Atlantic Dunes Park beach
- Explore local retail and neighborhood bakeries situated along the South Federal Highway corridor
Local favorites
- The French Bakery · Bakery & Cafe · 4.7★ (860)Acclaimed local staple serving artisan breads, traditional French pastries, croissants, and espresso.
- Bagels With Deli · Deli & Breakfast · 4.5★ (980)Longstanding neighborhood deli offering fresh New York-style bagels, sandwiches, and breakfast platters.
- Sherwood Park Tennis & Pickleball Center · Sports & Recreation · 4.6★ (130)Well-kept public park offering tennis, pickleball courts, green space, and a children's play area.
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.