Bethel, DE is a relatively small town in Delaware with a population of just over 1,000 people. Unfortunately, this small community has seen higher than average levels of crime when compared to national averages. The violent crime rate in Bethel is 19.1, which is 3.6 points above the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate is 39.7, higher than the US average of 35.4 by 4.3 points. Although these numbers are not substantially higher than the national averages, it still serves to highlight that crime prevention should be taken seriously by Bethel's authorities and residents alike in order to ensure safety and security within the town's boundaries.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bethel violent crime is 19.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Bethel property crime is 39.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bethel, Delaware does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Laurel, Delaware. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Laurel, Delaware. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.