Is Wilton safe?
Bear, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Wilton as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Wilton
“Go. Wilton is a quiet, typical middle-class suburban community in Bear with low violent crime rates. Visitors will find it very safe, with standard precautions needed only against routine suburban property crimes like unlocked vehicle entry.”
Periodic regional alerts in Bear note occasional spikes in opportunistic vehicle break-ins and catalytic converter thefts along the US-40 corridor.
About the area
Wilton is an established residential neighborhood in Bear, Delaware, featuring a mix of single-family subdivisions and townhome communities. Situated just off the US-40 corridor, it provides convenient access to local retail strips while retaining a secluded, residential atmosphere.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Wilton
Walk score: 31/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, and arterial roads lack dedicated bike infrastructure, though nearby Glasgow Park offers excellent dedicated paved multi-use loops.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates relative to the broader New Castle County metro area
- Solid household income and stable homeownership rates throughout the development
- Low-traffic residential streets and cul-de-sacs safe for families
Cons
- Vulnerable to opportunistic property crimes such as theft from vehicles
- Heavy reliance on personal vehicles due to suburban road design
- Close proximity to busy commercial corridors along US-40 can create traffic bottlenecks
Homelessness: Homelessness is not visibly present within the residential streets of Wilton, though occasional panhandling occurs along major intersections on US-40.
What Wilton is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents walk dogs and head out on their morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and pleasant with routine residential traffic, school bus drop-offs, and delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm atmosphere suitable for walking through the neighborhood, though street lighting varies by block.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal activity; standard suburban precautions against vehicle tampering apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
DART First State provides public bus service along Route 40, while the nearest regional rail station is Wilmington Station (SEPTA and Amtrak), located about 12 miles northeast.
Parking is free and widely available on residential streets, private driveways, and in commercial plaza surface lots.
Things to do in Wilton
- Walk the paved loop trails, visit the dog park, or play sports at nearby Glasgow Park.
- Dine and explore local shopping centers along the US-40 commercial strip.
- Rent a kayak or hike the nature paths at nearby Lums Pond State Park.
Local favorites
- Stewart's Brewing Company · Brewpub · 4.4★ (1320)Delaware's classic brewpub serving house-crafted beers, burgers, and pub grub in a lively tavern setting.
- La Tolteca · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (980)Popular local spot serving generous platters of Mexican favorites and margaritas.
- Nick & Joe's Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (620)Long-running casual parlor dishing out New York-style thin-crust pizza, cheesesteaks, and subs.
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.