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The crime situation in Delaware State is slightly above the national average. The violent crime rate in Delaware State is 25.4, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Delaware State is 36.4, higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that citizens of Delaware should remain vigilant in order to stay safe and protected from any potential criminal activity. Law enforcement officials are working hard to reduce these numbers by educating people on the importance of security and encouraging citizens to participate in law-abiding activities.

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

Delaware violent crime is 25.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Delaware property crime is 36.4. (The US average is 35.4)

 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Dover, DE Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Dover, DE870.75,362.237,40222019
Cheswold, DE366.11,647.333352019
Wyoming, DE255.61,469.61,40062019
Camden, DE142.64,933.03,49272019
Kenton, DE0.0373.126792017
Smyrna, DE271.92,090.410,90092019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Newark, NJ6191,641.0278,9061282019
Jersey City, NJ522.71,903.9233,2421302019
Virginia Beach, VA129.41,760.7442,7841692019
Pittsburgh, PA578.83,016.1308,6092532018
Raleigh, NC255.71,783.1406,0052892019
Durham, NC730.03,807.6280,2822892019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

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Over 6 years ago

Delaware is a small state which makes everything you need close. It is also centrally located between major cities like Baltimore and Philadelphia. The property taxes  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

i would like to know is dover,de is a good place to raise kids.cause i have 4. is the crime rate low? where is the best area to live in dover,de? please reply...... if  More

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