Is Triangle safe?
Wilmington, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Triangle as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Triangle
“Go. The Triangle is one of Wilmington's most stable and attractive historic neighborhoods, offering tree-lined streets and solid residential safety. While visitors should stay aware near the commercial periphery and along major thoroughfares after dark, the residential core is generally peaceful and welcoming.”
About the area
The Triangle is a charming residential enclave in North Wilmington characterized by historic brick and stone architecture, lush canopy trees, and an active civic community. Situated just north of Brandywine Park, it provides a quiet suburban-like retreat within easy reach of the city's urban core.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Triangle
Walk score: 68/100 · Bike score: 62/100
Wilmington does not currently operate a public bike-share system, but the neighborhood provides easy bicycle access to the Brandywine Trail and the East Coast Greenway connections in Brandywine Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than citywide Wilmington averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained historic housing stock
- Direct pedestrian access to Brandywine Park and scenic green spaces
- Active and engaged neighborhood association fostering community safety
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime, especially vehicle break-ins, occurs intermittently
- Bordering neighborhoods to the east and north experience higher rates of violent and property crime
- Limited commercial and dining amenities directly within the residential borders
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets of The Triangle, though unhoused individuals and panhandling can occasionally be observed along the commercial edges of Concord Avenue and near Brandywine Park.
What Triangle is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers heading toward Brandywine Park, and residents commuting.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential vibe with light local traffic and excellent visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential; walking dogs or strolling is common, though standard urban awareness is advised.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic; streets are generally safe but dimly lit in sections, making vehicle use preferable.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates local bus routes (such as Routes 2 and 10) along Concord Avenue and Washington Street, connecting residents to the Wilmington Transit Center (Amtrak/SEPTA regional rail) roughly 1.5 miles away.
On-street parking is widely available and free throughout the residential streets, though some sections have alternate-side street sweeping restrictions.
Things to do in Triangle
- Stroll along the historic tree-lined avenues to admire early 20th-century stone and brick architecture
- Walk down to Brandywine Park to explore paved paths, the Brandywine Zoo, and river views
- Attend seasonal community events or garden walks organized by the Triangle Neighborhood Association
Local favorites
- Sleeping Bird Coffee · Coffee Shop & Bakery · 4.8★ (320)Popular local cafe nearby serving specialty espresso, scratch pastries, and breakfast sandwiches.
- La Fia Bistro · Modern American Restaurant · 4.6★ (510)Acclaimed bistro located just south across the Brandywine serving artisanal, seasonally inspired dishes.
- Brandywine Zoo · Zoo / Attraction · 4.3★ (1650)Intimate zoo along the Brandywine River featuring endangered species and educational exhibits.
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.