2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Lewes, DE vs Ocean City, NJ

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- Ocean City has 12% less violent crime than Lewes.
- Ocean City has 30% more property crime than Lewes.
 Lewes, DEOcean City, NJUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock11.922.7
 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

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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 15 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 Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  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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