Is Twin Oaks safe?
Brandywine Hundred, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Twin Oaks as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Twin Oaks
“Go. Twin Oaks is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood in Brandywine Hundred with very low violent crime and well-maintained single-family properties. Visitors have little reason for concern beyond basic personal safety and vehicle locking awareness.”
About the area
Twin Oaks is a quiet, leafy residential community situated in northern New Castle County's Brandywine Hundred. Dominated by mid-century single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and spacious yards, it offers a tranquil suburban atmosphere just minutes from commercial corridors along Marsh Road and Concord Pike.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Twin Oaks
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in the area, but cyclists can access the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail located nearby at Bellevue State Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to nearby urban Wilmington
- High rates of owner-occupied housing and stable household incomes above county averages
- Close proximity to expansive regional parks like Bellevue and Brandywine Creek State Park
Cons
- Suburban road layouts often lack continuous sidewalk networks, creating pedestrian vulnerability along main thoroughfares
- Car-dependent setting with minimal retail or dining located directly inside the residential core
- Occasional vehicle break-ins typical of quiet suburban subdivisions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Twin Oaks, with any visible unsheltered populations or panhandling generally confined to commercial intersections along Philadelphia Pike or downtown Wilmington.
What Twin Oaks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with neighbors walking dogs and school buses operating across residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented with light local traffic and excellent visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal activity and consistently high perceived safety.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with minimal street activity, feeling secure though standard suburban caution is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates local bus routes (such as Route 13 and Route 14) along peripheral arterial roads like Philadelphia Pike and Marsh Road, but rail access requires traveling roughly 3 miles to the Claymont or Wilmington SEPTA/Amtrak stations.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways throughout the neighborhood and free, unrestricted street parking available on residential roads.
Things to do in Twin Oaks
- Stroll or jog through the quiet residential loops and enjoy the mature tree-lined streetscapes
- Visit adjacent Bellevue State Park for tennis, disc golf, equestrian trails, and pond-side walking paths
- Explore historic Rockwood Park and Museum located a short drive south on Washington Street Extension
Local favorites
- Bellevue State Park Arts Center · State Park & Recreation · 4.7★ (1250)State park facility offering historic estate grounds, recreation trails, and summer concert series.
- Bellefonte Cafe · Eclectic American Restaurant · 4.5★ (880)Quirky neighborhood staple serving creative comfort foods, craft beer, and live music nearby.
- Mazzella's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (620)Longtime local spot for classic red-sauce pasta dishes, pizza, and hearty 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.