Is Taylortown safe?
Bear, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Taylortown as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Taylortown
“Go. Taylortown is a typical, peaceful suburban enclave in Bear with low rates of violent crime and stable residential subdivisions. Standard awareness is sufficient, particularly when visiting shopping plazas along the Route 40 commercial corridor after dark.”
About the area
Taylortown is an established suburban community in Bear, Delaware, featuring a mix of single-family housing developments, townhomes, and strip retail centers. While largely residential and family-oriented, it offers easy proximity to regional parks and commercial hubs in New Castle County.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Taylortown
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the area, but cyclists have convenient trail access within nearby Glasgow Regional Park and the Michael N. Castle Trail along the C&D Canal.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to Wilmington and central New Castle County averages
- Solid median household incomes hovering around $80,000 with high rates of homeownership
- Close proximity to extensive outdoor recreation at Lums Pond State Park and Glasgow Park
- Convenient vehicle access to major regional thoroughfares like Route 40 and Route 1
Cons
- Car break-ins and retail theft clustered around nearby commercial corridors
- Heavy car dependency with sparse pedestrian infrastructure outside immediate subdivisions
- Limited local nightlife and cultural attractions within the immediate neighborhood
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential streets of Taylortown, though occasional panhandling is seen at major intersections along the Route 40 commercial corridor.
What Taylortown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with school buses running and residents commuting out via Route 40.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet in residential pockets with moderate commercial activity in shopping center parking lots.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm atmosphere with families home; visibility is good in subdivisions with low pedestrian activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally very quiet and secure, though minor vehicle prowls occasionally occur on unlit side streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State provides public bus service via Route 40 and Route 55 along Pulaski Highway; the nearest passenger rail is the Newark Amtrak/SEPTA station approximately 15 minutes away by car.
Ample free residential driveway and street parking is available throughout neighborhoods, alongside large free surface lots at all commercial plazas.
Things to do in Taylortown
- Explore the walking trails, dog park, and skate park at nearby Glasgow Regional Park
- Rent a kayak or hike the Swamp Monster Trail at nearby Lums Pond State Park
- Browse local shopping centers and specialty food markets along the Pulaski Highway corridor
Local favorites
- Stewart's Brewing Company · Brewpub · 4.4★ (1280)Long-running local microbrewery serving classic pub fare and house-crafted ales.
- El Toro Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (890)Casual, vibrant dining spot known for generous platters and traditional Mexican staples.
- La Matesina Pizza · Pizzeria · 4.5★ (460)Neighborhood pizzeria serving New York-style pies, calzones, and hot subs.
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.