Is Wilmington, Delaware a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Wilmington, DE

Is Wilmington, Delaware safe place to live?
Is Wilmington, Delaware a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Wilmington? What is the crime rate in Wilmington city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Wilmington, Delaware is 126% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Wilmington is 310% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Wilmington is 89% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 63 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 27 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    3713
    Violent : 1115
    Property : 2598
    Total Crime
    126% NAT. AVG.
    121% STATE AVG.
    5296.7 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    310% NAT. AVG.
    268% STATE AVG.
    1590.6 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    89% NAT. AVG.
    89% STATE AVG.
    3706.1 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Wilmington
    Violent crime
    1 in 63
    Property crime
    1 in 27
    Robbery
    1 in 252
    Burglary
    1 in 130
    Assault
    1 in 90
    Car Theft
    1 in 164
    Wilmington : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Delaware 3 7 2 8 1
    In USA 200 385 223 612 111
    Wilmington : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Delaware 1 1 1 1 10
    In USA 40 39 11 56 1263

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Wilmington
    		Delaware
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 1115 1590.6 431.9 387.8
    Murder 31 44.2 7.4 6.5
    Robbery 280 399.4 70.94 73.9
    Assault 786 1121.3 327.11 279.7
    Rape 18 25.7 26.45 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Wilmington
    		 Delaware
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 2598 3706.1 1961.37 1,958.2
    Burglary 545 777.5 254.15 314.2
    Larceny 1623 2315.3 1538.49 1,398
    Car Theft 430 613.4 168.73 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison