Located in Kent County, Delaware, the small town of Bethel has a crime rate that is slightly lower than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Bethel is 19.1, which is below the US average of 22.7. However, property crimes in Bethel are slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 39.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while Bethel may be a relatively safe community, residents should still take precautions to protect their belongings. Additionally, the town's proximity to larger cities may contribute to its crime rate. Overall, while Bethel may not be immune to crime, its rates are relatively low compared to other areas in the country.
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.