Is Westfield safe?
Newport, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Westfield as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Westfield
“Go. Westfield is a quiet, established suburban neighborhood in the Newport area where violent crime is minimal. Visitors have little reason for concern beyond basic precautions against occasional opportunistic property theft.”
About the area
Westfield is a peaceful, mid-century residential community bordering the town of Newport in New Castle County. Dominated by single-family homes and quiet residential streets, it serves as a sleepy residential pocket close to major regional highways.
- Quiet Suburban
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Westfield
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are few dedicated on-street bike lanes in the subdivision, though paved multi-use paths are accessible nearby at Banning Park, with connections toward the Jack A. Markell (JAM) Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent crime compared to the wider Wilmington metro area
- High rate of owner-occupied housing fostering community stability
- Quick vehicular access to major routes including DE-141 and I-95
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Suburban design makes daily errands heavily car-dependent
- Close proximity to busy commuter roads and nearby commercial corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not an issue within the residential streets of Westfield, though individuals may occasionally be seen near major bus stops along surrounding commercial thoroughfares.
What Westfield is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and clear, with light neighborhood traffic as residents head out on morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with occasional delivery vans, dog walkers, and children playing.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet streets with families settling in; safe for an evening walk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark with very little activity; remains generally safe with standard vehicle security precautions.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State operates local bus routes (including Routes 15 and 18) along nearby Maryland Avenue and Newport Gap Pike, connecting riders to the Wilmington Transit Center and Amtrak/SEPTA rail station about four miles east.
Plentiful and free on-street and driveway parking throughout the residential streets, with no parking meters or permit restrictions.
Things to do in Westfield
- Enjoy outdoor sports and paved walking loops at nearby Banning Regional Park
- Explore the historic riverside architecture and local diners in downtown Newport
- Launch a kayak or fish along the Christina River water access points nearby
Local favorites
- James Street Tavern · Pub & Bar Food · 4.4★ (510)Popular local gathering spot known for classic pub fare, draft beers, and a welcoming neighborhood feel.
- Dom's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (430)Longstanding counter-serve eatery dishing out New York-style pizzas, subs, and Italian-American comfort staples.
- El Amigo Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (460)Unassuming strip-mall gem serving authentic tacos, burritos, and traditional Mexican specialties.
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.