Is Upper Northeast Deltona safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Upper Northeast Deltona as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Upper Northeast Deltona
“Go. Upper Northeast Deltona is a quiet, sprawling residential area with generally low violent crime rates and stable homeownership. While there is little for a traditional tourist to do, it poses minimal personal safety risks for visitors navigating the area by car.”
About the area
Upper Northeast Deltona is a low-density suburban bedroom community characterized by single-family ranch homes, winding subdivision roads, and neighborhood parks. It sits within southwestern Volusia County, serving primarily working families and retirees who commute across Central Florida.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Sprawling
Walking and biking in Upper Northeast Deltona
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no bike-share programs, but cyclists can connect to regional multi-use paths like the Spring-to-Spring Trail network located a short drive to the west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to nearby urban beach corridors in Volusia County
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Quiet, family-oriented residential streets with low through-traffic
Cons
- Lacks street lighting and continuous sidewalks on many residential side roads
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually no commercial destinations within walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in the residential interior of Upper Northeast Deltona, with only isolated occurrences occasionally seen near major commercial intersections along Howland Boulevard.
What Upper Northeast Deltona is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with school buses, morning commuters, and dog walkers along residential roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and minimal street activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere where families settle in; safe for evening walks where streetlights exist.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet due to sparse street lighting, though serious crime incidents remain uncommon.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Votran with limited fixed-route bus service along major arterials like Howland Boulevard and Saxon Boulevard. The nearest commuter rail is the SunRail station in DeBary, roughly 15 minutes away by car.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free throughout the area, with standard residential driveways and ample surface lot spaces at local commercial plazas.
Things to do in Upper Northeast Deltona
- Explore nature trails and birdwatching at Lyonia Preserve and Environmental Center nearby
- Enjoy outdoor sports and picnic areas at Vann Park
- Launch a kayak or fish at nearby Lake Monroe and St. Johns River access points
Local favorites
- Pho Co Bistro · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.6★ (480)Popular local spot serving authentic pho, banh mi, and noodle dishes in a casual setting.
- Centro Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (610)Neighborhood pizzeria offering New York-style pies, calzones, and classic pasta dinners.
- Trattoria Di Napoli · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (520)Cozy strip-mall Italian eatery known for hearty portions, garlic knots, and homemade sauces.
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.