The crime rate in Ellendale, DE is slightly lower than the national average. The violent crime rate in Ellendale is 22.2 compared to the national average of 22.7 and the property crime rate in Ellendale is 22.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. While these numbers may not seem significantly different at first glance, it is important to note that any deviation from the US average indicates relative safety since those cities with higher rates are considered more dangerous than those with lower rates. Thus, Ellendale can be considered a relatively safe city when it comes to crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ellendale violent crime is 22.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Ellendale property crime is 22.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.