2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Erie, PA vs Delaware, OH

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- Delaware has 60% less violent crime than Erie.
- Delaware has 11% less property crime than Erie.
 Erie, PADelaware, OHUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock1022.7
 Property Crime38.3  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for Delaware    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The crime in Delaware is mix. Delaware like the rest of the country has an Heroin Epidemic. sadly there is an obituary in the town paper of someone who overdosed.   More

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Over 15 years ago

Delaware Ohio is a really great small town where old cars can cruise Sandusky St during the annual car show while families stroll along the street eating ice cream. The  More

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Over 18 years ago

Delaware county is very diversified - city and country. Huge shopping mall and small antique shops. Extremes on both ends of almost everythig and everything in the  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Erie, PennsylvaniaCrime Index
 Avonia, PA10.25
 Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA11.4
 Elgin, PA11.45
 Cranesville, PA12.65
 Platea, PA12.65
 Mill Village, PA14.75
 Edinboro, PA15.55
 Waterford, PA15.85
 Girard, PA15.85
 Wattsburg, PA15.9

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