Is Voshell Cove safe?
Dover, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Voshell Cove as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Voshell Cove
“Go. Voshell Cove is a quiet, settled suburban residential community situated just south of central Dover near Voshell's Pond. It is largely insulated from the elevated violent crime rates found in denser urban pockets of Dover, making it very safe for standard visits and residential stays.”
About the area
Voshell Cove is an established residential neighborhood in south Dover bordering the town of Camden and Voshell's Pond. It consists mostly of single-family detached homes with tidy yards and peaceful cul-de-sacs. Visitors are typically here visiting family, fishing nearby, or seeking quiet suburban lodging near the state capital.
- Suburban
- Quiet & Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Voshell Cove
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the subdivision or bike-share programs, but neighborhood streets have low traffic suitable for casual biking; nearby Brecknock Park offers multi-use trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates than central and downtown Dover
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes contributing to neighborhood stability
- Peaceful suburban setting adjacent to scenic Voshell's Pond and local wetlands
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with zero commercial amenities within comfortable walking distance
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and opportunistic property thefts common along peripheral arterial routes
- Limited street lighting along some neighborhood connectors and pond access points
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Voshell Cove. Most social services and visible unhoused individuals in the region are located several miles north in downtown Dover.
What Voshell Cove is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with neighbors walking dogs and commuters heading toward US-13 and downtown Dover.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with minimal thru-traffic and safe conditions for walking.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with virtually no pedestrian activity or street noise.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil; low crime risk, though unlit stretches require basic situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates local bus routes along the nearby US-13 corridor (such as Route 104), but direct service into the interior neighborhood streets is nonexistent. A personal vehicle is required for practical transit.
Ample free driveway and curbside residential street parking is available throughout the neighborhood without meters or permit restrictions.
Things to do in Voshell Cove
- Go freshwater fishing or kayak launching at the nearby Voshell's Pond public boat ramp
- Take a short drive north to explore the historic Dover Green and First State Heritage Park
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails and birdwatching at the nearby Brecknock County Park
Local favorites
- Where Pigs Fly Restaurant · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.3★ (1120)Popular local barbecue joint just up Route 13 serving smoked meats, ribs, and homestyle sides.
- Tiki Bar & Grill at Wild Quail · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (230)Relaxed casual dining spot nearby offering burgers, seafood baskets, and craft drinks.
- Byler's Store · Grocery & Deli · 4.7★ (1850)Beloved bulk foods grocer and bakery located a short drive west in neighboring Dover/Camden.
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.