Lewes, DE Crime


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Lewes, DE is a peaceful coastal town known for its charming atmosphere and historical significance. However, like any other town, it is not immune to crime. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in Lewes is below the US average at 13.5, indicating a relatively safe community. This can be attributed to the town's tight-knit community, where neighbors look out for one another and crime is not tolerated. However, property crime is slightly above the US average at 37.3, which may be a concern for residents and visitors. Despite this, the town of Lewes remains a safe and desirable place to live, with a lower overall crime rate than the national average.

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

Lewes violent crime is 13.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Lewes property crime is 37.3. (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
Lewes, DE Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
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per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Rehoboth Beach, DE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Dewey Beach, DE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72019
Milton, DE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Georgetown, DE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
Cape May Point, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Rehoboth Beach, DE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Dewey Beach, DE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72019
Milton, DE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Georgetown, DE  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
Cape May Point, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019

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I moved to Lewes in 2009 and it has been a great experience so far. Sussex County has the lowest property taxes in the state and Delaware has no sales tax making it a  More

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Lewes has so much to offer for retirees! It has a great library, wonderful classes for lifelong education (through the Osher Institute, affiliated with U.D.), and a town  More

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Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Lewes, Delaware practically my whole life and love it here. It’s a tight-knit community that really focuses on one another. Lewes frequently tops the  More

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