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Lewes, DE vs Chesapeake Beach, MD

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- Chesapeake Beach has 27% more violent crime than Lewes.
- Chesapeake Beach has 7% less property crime than Lewes.
 Lewes, DEChesapeake Beach, MDUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock18.522.7
 Property Crime37.3  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Lewes    4 Reviews

I moved to Lewes in 2009 and it has been a great experience so far. Sussex County has the lowest property taxes in the state and Delaware has no sales tax making it a  More

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Lewes has so much to offer for retirees! It has a great library, wonderful classes for lifelong education (through the Osher Institute, affiliated with U.D.), and a town  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Lewes, Delaware practically my whole life and love it here. It’s a tight-knit community that really focuses on one another. Lewes frequently tops the  More

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Reviews for Chesapeake Beach    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

nice neighbors close community very friendly and great  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Lewes, DelawareCrime Index
 Ocean Pines, MD13.75
 Crisfield, MD14.05
 Newark, MD16.7
 Frankford, DE18.3
 Berlin, MD18.55
 Bishopville, MD18.85
 Nanticoke, MD19.3
 Quantico, MD19.45
 Allen, MD19.5
 Frenchtown-Rumbly, MD19.5

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