Is Summit View safe?
Newark, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Summit View as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Summit View
“Go. Summit View is a quiet and secure suburban residential community located in greater Newark. Visitors will experience a calm, low-crime neighborhood that is safe for walking and recreation, provided you have a vehicle to access surrounding attractions.”
About the area
Summit View is an established residential neighborhood in New Castle County characterized by single-family houses, quiet residential courts, and manicured yards. It serves primarily as a tranquil commuter base with close proximity to the University of Delaware and major regional travel corridors.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Summit View
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no public bike-share hubs, but neighborhood streets are suitable for casual biking, and the Newark and Pomeroy Rail Trail is a short drive away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent crime rate in line with outer Newark residential suburbs
- High homeownership rate and stable, well-maintained housing stock
- Quick driving access to major retail corridors and regional parks
Cons
- Virtually no commercial or dining options within immediate walking distance
- Car-dependent layout with sparse public transit coverage
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in Summit View, with supportive services and shelters located in urban centers such as downtown Newark and Wilmington.
What Summit View is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and school buses circulating through the subdivision.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with light local traffic and occasional neighbors working outdoors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding roads with very little foot traffic and good neighborhood safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with minimal activity, presenting low safety risk beyond the need for standard suburban awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates bus services along major surrounding arterials, though direct lines do not penetrate the neighborhood core; the Newark Regional Transportation Center (Amtrak and SEPTA Regional Rail) is about a 10-to-15-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally straightforward with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free residential curbside parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Summit View
- Enjoy a morning stroll or jog through the low-traffic residential loops
- Spend an afternoon at nearby Glasgow Park enjoying paved trails, sports fields, and green space
- Take a short drive to Main Street in Newark for shopping, cafes, and historic campus architecture
Local favorites
- Two Stones Pub Newark · Gastropub · 4.6★ (1420)Beloved local hub offering an expansive craft beer selection and elevated comfort food.
- Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Casual indoor-outdoor dining spot serving craft cocktails and upscale pub fare near campus.
- Woodside Farm Creamery · Ice Cream Shop · 4.8★ (2680)Historic family-owned dairy farm dishing out fresh homemade ice cream in a scenic rural setting.
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.