2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Lewes, DE vs Gulf Shores, AL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Gulf Shores has 32% more violent crime than Lewes.
- Gulf Shores has 53% more property crime than Lewes.
 Lewes, DEGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock19.922.7
 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lewes

Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

   |    Reply

I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gulf Shores

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

Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.