In 19804 Wilmington, DE, crime rates were significantly higher than the national average at the time. According to background information, the area had a violent crime rate of 41, compared to the US average of 22.7, and a property crime rate of 45.7, compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of 19804 Wilmington, DE, were at a higher risk of becoming victims of violent and property crimes. The community may have struggled with issues such as gang violence, drug-related crimes, and theft. These high crime rates would have had a significant impact on the safety and well-being of the residents, making it a challenging place to live during this time.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wilmington (zip 19804) violent crime is 41.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Wilmington (zip 19804) property crime is 45.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wilmington, Delaware does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newark, Delaware. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newark, Delaware. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.