Is West Ormond Beach safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates West Ormond Beach as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Ormond Beach
“Go. West Ormond Beach is a very safe, peaceful suburban and master-planned community with significantly lower crime rates than neighboring Daytona Beach. It is an ideal area for families, nature lovers, and golfers seeking a quiet, secure base in Volusia County.”
About the area
West Ormond Beach is characterized by gated subdivisions, sprawling residential developments, and tranquil nature parks set amidst Florida pine forests and wetlands. Located primarily west of Interstate 95 along State Road 40, the area offers a relaxed, affluent suburban atmosphere with easy access to shopping centers and outdoor recreation.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Residential
Walking and biking in West Ormond Beach
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, though neighborhood paths and the nearby trails connecting to the Ormond Scenic Loop provide recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to greater Daytona Beach metro averages
- High household median incomes and elevated homeownership rates exceeding 80 percent
- Well-maintained master-planned communities with manicured streets and private security options
- Close proximity to extensive public parks, nature reserves, and golf courses
Cons
- Severe car dependency with virtually zero pedestrian infrastructure outside subdivisions
- Commercial activity is concentrated along busy multi-lane thoroughfares like SR 40
- Limited public transit connectivity to regional job and entertainment hubs
Homelessness: Homelessness is minimal and rarely observed in West Ormond residential communities, with only occasional transient activity near major highway exits along I-95.
What West Ormond Beach is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting along quiet subdivision roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and steady with routine residential traffic and shoppers frequenting suburban strip plazas along SR 40.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and quiet as retail strips wind down and neighborhoods settle into low-noise suburban routines.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal street activity or crime concerns, though roads are poorly lit outside developed subdivisions.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit service is provided by Votran with limited bus routes such as Route 60 along State Road 40; there is no passenger rail service in the area.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free in large surface lots across shopping plazas, recreation centers, and residential driveways.
Things to do in West Ormond Beach
- Explore boardwalk trails, kayak launches, and observation towers at Central Park on Hammock Lane
- Play a round of golf at River Bend Golf Club along the Tomoka River
- Hike and observe native wildlife along the shaded trails of the Tomoka River basin
Local favorites
- Houligan's Ormond Beach West · Sports Bar & American Grill · 4.4★ (1650)Popular local family sports bar renowned for Wally Wings, burgers, and relaxed pub dining.
- La's Bistro · Bistro & Cafe · 4.6★ (820)Charming eatery serving specialty sandwiches, flatbreads, and wine in a cozy garden setting.
- River Bend Golf Club · Golf Course · 4.2★ (540)Scenic public championship golf course featuring manicured greens along the Tomoka River.
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.