Bethany Beach, DE Crime


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Bethany Beach, DE is a relatively safe place to live, with a violent crime rate that is about one-third of the national average. The property crime rate in Bethany Beach is also lower than the US average, coming in at 95.1 compared to 35.4 nationally. This makes Bethany Beach a great option for those seeking safety from crime. With its low crime rates and beautiful beaches, residents can rest assured that they are in good hands when living in this coastal town.

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

Bethany Beach violent crime is 14.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Bethany Beach property crime is 95.1. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Bethany Beach, DE Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001000009596.51090.58396.9109.1
2002430.1000430.19784.91935.57741.9107.5
2003438.6000438.611403.5767.5106360
2004436.2000436.211886.61199.610578109.1
2005105.2000105.214090.41787.612197.7105.2
2006943.40104.8104.8733.815513.62201.313312.40
2007316.8000316.814994.7950.414044.40
2008208.8000208.814822.5135713465.60
2009411.90309010316271.9823.9154480
2010404.900202.4202.4170041315.815485.8202.4
2011373.50186.70186.710924.41307.29617.20
201291.800091.811111.11561.19458.291.8
20131800001808010.8810.17200.70
2014175.7087.9087.97820.77037117.80
2015000008082.51461.76620.80
2016335.3000335.35616.1586.85029.30
2017246.300164.282.16403.9738.95500.8164.2
201881.700081.75228.8245.14983.70
2019241.2080.4160.806350.5241.26109.30

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
South Bethany, DE0.01,348.749422018
Ocean View, DE45.9871.61,97222019
Fenwick Island, DE0.06,451.634962017
Frankford, DE103.21,341.685692017
Dagsboro, DE218.31,637.6545102019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
South Bethany, DE0.01,348.749422018
Ocean View, DE45.9871.61,97222019
Fenwick Island, DE0.06,451.634962017
Frankford, DE103.21,341.685692017
Dagsboro, DE218.31,637.6545102019

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