Smyrna, DE Crime

Smyrna, DE is a small town located in Kent County, and it has an above-average amount of crime. The violent crime rate in Smyrna is 36.2, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Smyrna is 40.1, compared to the US average of 35.4. This shows that while there is still plenty to enjoy in Smyrna, those living or visiting the area should take extra precautions to ensure their safety.

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

Smyrna violent crime is 36.2. (The US average is 22.7)

Smyrna property crime is 40.1. (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

Smyrna, DE Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2001	987.9	0	34.7	208	745.2	4176.8	866.6	3136.9	173.3
2002	683.6	0	68.4	85.5	529.8	4119	854.6	3178.9	85.5
2003	851.8	16.7	16.7	133.6	684.8	3407.4	551.2	2672.5	183.7
2004	539.3	0	15.9	174.5	348.9	3314.8	571	2632.8	111
2005	535	0	57.8	101.2	375.9	3629.3	592.8	2732.8	303.6
2006	613.3	0	66.7	146.7	400	3240	346.7	2653.3	240
2007	549.8	0	48.9	97.7	403.2	3567.5	598.7	2822.2	146.6
2008	850.7	0	93.2	174.8	582.7	3356.3	664.3	2575.5	116.5
2009	601.3	0	55.7	144.8	400.8	3240.2	734.9	2405.1	100.2
2010	579.3	0	85.8	150.2	343.3	2928.6	697.3	2177.6	53.6
2011	612.3	0	9.9	118.5	483.9	3021.9	592.5	2370.1	59.3
2012	378.9	0	9.7	165.2	204	3157.8	612.1	2467.9	77.7
2013	633	0	64.2	165.1	403.7	3009.2	477.1	2449.5	82.6
2014	555.1	0	80.6	134.3	340.2	2900.6	429.7	2381.4	89.5
2015	463	0	43.7	78.6	340.7	2638.2	419.3	2105.4	113.6
2016	604.9	0	43.2	164.2	397.5	2678.6	432	2168.8	77.8
2017	543.4	0	60.4	103.5	379.5	2406.6	370.9	1958.1	77.6
2018	424.1	0	59.4	67.8	296.8	2272.9	381.6	1738.6	152.7
2019	271.9	0	42.5	25.5	203.9	2090.4	331.4	1708	51

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Clayton, DE	203.0	1,015.1	3,198	2	2019
Cheswold, DE	366.1	1,647.3	333	5	2019
Kenton, DE	0.0	373.1	267	5	2017
Dover, DE	870.7	5,362.2	37,402	10	2019
Middletown, DE	208.0	2,036.5	21,213	12	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Dover, DE	870.7	5,362.2	37,402	10	2019
Middletown, DE	208.0	2,036.5	21,213	12	2019
Bridgeton, NJ	916.5	3,485.3	24,281	22	2019
Pennsville township, NJ	145.8	1,603.9	13,474	24	2019
Elkton, MD	964.1	6,633.9	15,144	25	2019

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Gerri · Smyrna, DE

Unsophisticated

Over 6 years ago

Smyrna, like any town other than Newark, is very unsophisticated, boring, unfriendly, and uneducated. I've resided in many states and Delaware will be the state that I More

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Dee · Smyrna, DE

Good, but could be better.

Over 15 years ago

Smyrna is a small town with the small town feel. It is great place for retirees or someone who have lived here all their lives. You have to work in either Philly, Dover, More

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Smyrna, DE Crime

Smyrna violent crime is 36.2. (The US average is 22.7)

Smyrna property crime is 40.1. (The US average is 35.4)

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Smyrna violent crime is 36.2. (The US average is 22.7)

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