In 19703 Claymont, DE, the crime rate was significantly higher compared to the average crime rates in the United States. According to background information, the violent crime rate in this area was 39.5, while the US average was only 22.7. This means that the residents of Claymont were at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in 19703 Claymont, DE was 49.4, which was also higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates a higher likelihood of residents falling victim to crimes such as burglary and theft. With these high crime rates in mind, it is clear that the community in Claymont during this time period may have felt unsafe and faced numerous challenges in regards to public safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Claymont (zip 19703) violent crime is 39.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Claymont (zip 19703) property crime is 49.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Claymont, Delaware does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Upper Chichester, Delaware. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.