Sussex, DE County is experiencing higher than average crime rates. The violent crime rate in Sussex is 27.3, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Sussex is 53.6, far above the US average of 35.4. This suggests that individuals living in and around Sussex need to be particularly vigilant in terms of personal safety and security of their property. Taking proactive measures to protect one's safety and security should be a priority for those living in this area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sussex County violent crime is 27.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Sussex County property crime is 53.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Sussex, Delaware does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Vineland, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Vineland, Delaware. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.