Wilmington, DE has been plagued by high levels of crime for many years. According to recent statistics, the city's violent crime rate is a staggering 80.1, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that the risk of being a victim of a violent crime in Wilmington is much greater than in most other parts of the country. In addition, the city also has a property crime rate of 68.7, which is almost double the national average of 35.4. This means that residents in Wilmington not only have to worry about violent crimes, but also property crimes such as theft and burglary. The high levels of crime in Wilmington have caused fear and concern among its residents, and efforts are being made to improve safety and reduce crime rates in the city. However, the statistics show that there is still much work to be done in order to make Wilmington a safer place for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wilmington violent crime is 80.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Wilmington property crime is 68.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.