Is Woodside Manor safe?
Glasgow, Delaware · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Woodside Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Woodside Manor
“Go. Woodside Manor is a quiet suburban development in Glasgow that offers a safe and peaceful environment for visitors. Violent crime is rare in the immediate neighborhood, and basic common-sense precautions against opportunistic property theft are sufficient.”
About the area
Woodside Manor is a mature suburban residential neighborhood located in the Glasgow area of southern New Castle County, Delaware. Dominated by single-family homes and curving subdivision streets, it provides a tranquil residential setting close to major regional commuter corridors and Glasgow Park.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Woodside Manor
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but Glasgow Regional Park offers paved multi-use loops that are popular for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates consistent with suburban New Castle County residential tracts
- Solid median household income and high rates of owner-occupied housing
- Direct proximity to expansive recreational amenities at Glasgow Regional Park
Cons
- High car dependency with poor walkability to daily commercial amenities
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins and property thefts reported along regional corridors
- Heavy vehicular traffic and rush-hour delays along nearby Route 896 and US-40
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not an issue within the residential neighborhood streets, though occasional panhandling may be observed near large commercial strip centers along US-40.
What Woodside Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and peaceful, with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning work commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented, with children playing in yards and light local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel, though lower street illumination requires pedestrians to wear reflective gear.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with virtually no foot traffic; safe, but lock vehicle doors to deter theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by DART First State bus routes operating along US-40 and DE-896, while the Newark rail station (serving SEPTA and Amtrak) is situated approximately 6 miles north.
Parking is completely free and widely available on residential streets as well as in dedicated private driveways.
Things to do in Woodside Manor
- Explore the extensive walking trails, playgrounds, and dog park at Glasgow Regional Park
- Shop, dine, or watch a movie at nearby Peoples Plaza shopping center
- Take a short drive to the University of Delaware campus and Main Street in nearby Newark
Local favorites
- McGlynns Pub & Restaurant · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.3★ (1450)Lively neighborhood pub known for casual American comfort fare, craft brews, and sports broadcasts.
- El Toro Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1100)Longstanding local favorite serving traditional Mexican plates, sizzling fajitas, and margaritas.
- Stewart's Brewing Company · Brewpub · 4.4★ (1200)Popular local microbrewery serving fresh house-crafted ales and robust gastropub fare.
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.