Is Upper Northwest Deltona safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Upper Northwest Deltona as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Upper Northwest Deltona
“Go. Upper Northwest Deltona is a quiet, standard suburban residential community with low violent crime rates and stable neighborhoods. While it lacks major tourist hubs, visitors visiting family or passing through to nearby nature areas will find it peaceful and secure.”
Local law enforcement occasionally reports minor property crimes, such as unlocked vehicle break-ins and package thefts, common to suburban subdivisions.
About the area
Upper Northwest Deltona consists of sprawling residential subdivisions, small neighborhood lakes, and tree-lined suburban roads in southwest Volusia County. It serves primarily as a car-dependent bedroom community situated comfortably between Orlando and Daytona Beach. Visitors will find a tranquil, low-density environment dominated by single-family homes.
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Residential
Walking and biking in Upper Northwest Deltona
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no bike-share program in the area; cycling is largely confined to residential roads, though the regional Spring-to-Spring Trail network is accessible a short ride away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to larger urban centers in the metro area
- High residential homeownership rate fostering stable and well-kept neighborhoods
- Peaceful, low-density atmosphere with easy access to regional parks and lakes
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with virtually no walkable commercial districts
- Limited street lighting along interior subdivision roads at night
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like car break-ins in residential driveways
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Upper Northwest Deltona, with only rare panhandling seen near busy arterial commercial plazas.
What Upper Northwest Deltona is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and secure, with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and low-stress, with light neighborhood traffic and safe residential streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful as daylight fades, with families outdoors in yards and very low crime risk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet but dimly lit on residential side streets; safe overall, though standard awareness is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very sparse and operated by Votran, with limited bus routes along major corridors like Saxon Boulevard; the nearest commuter rail connection is the DeBary SunRail station roughly 15 minutes away by car.
Parking is abundant and free, with wide residential driveways and large, open surface lots at all commercial shopping centers.
Things to do in Upper Northwest Deltona
- Hike and observe local wildlife at the nearby Lake Monroe Conservation Area
- Enjoy athletic fields, playgrounds, and walking paths at Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex
- Spend a relaxing afternoon fishing or kayaking on Lake McGarity and surrounding waterways
Local favorites
- Cocky Rooster Cafe · Breakfast Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Popular local diner serving hearty country-style breakfasts, omelets, and homemade pancakes.
- Boston Coffeehouse · Coffee Shop · 4.5★ (1180)Warm, comfortable cafe offering specialty espresso drinks, pastries, and artisan sandwiches.
- Nonna Maria's Pizzeria · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (640)Casual neighborhood Italian spot known for New York-style hand-tossed pizzas and baked pastas.
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.