Clayton, DE Crime


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Clayton, DE has a relatively low crime rate compared to the US average, with a violent crime rate of 13.7 and a property crime rate of 20.5. This is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. Despite this, the community still faces its share of criminal activity. From theft and burglary to assault and robbery, residents of Clayton must remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their property. However, with a strong sense of community and the support of law enforcement, the town of Clayton continues to work towards reducing crime and creating a safe environment for its citizens.

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

Clayton violent crime is 13.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Clayton property crime is 20.5. (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
Clayton, DE Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200376.600076.61379.3459.8919.50
2004150.7000150.71356.4376.8828.9150.7
2005294.1000294.11323.5514.7735.373.5
2006423.4070.670.6282.31411.4423.49880
2007278.2000278.22294.9417.21738.5139.1
2008540.5067.667.6405.42837.8405.42162.2270.3
2009599.60199.90399.72731.5666.21932133.2
2010526.3000526.31907.9460.51381.665.8
2011237.4067.80169.61526.5610.6915.90
2012433.5033.30400.11367.1266.81100.40
2013263.6098.80164.71746.3296.51449.80
2014261032.60228.41239.8489.4750.40
2015224.9064.332.1128.5996.196.4835.564.3
2016189.6000189.61169442.3726.70
2017406.5000406.5875.562.58130
2018485.3030.330.3424.6879.6182606.691
20192030002031015.1319696.10

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City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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Kenton, DE0.0373.126742017
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   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Kenton, DE0.0373.126742017
Cheswold, DE366.11,647.333352019
Wyoming, DE255.61,469.61,400122019
Camden, DE142.64,933.03,492132019
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