Zip 19805 (Wilmington, DE) Crime


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In 19805 Wilmington, DE the rate of violent crime is significantly higher than the national average, sitting at 67.3 compared to 22.7. The rate of property crime is similarly elevated at 68.3 compared to the U.S. average of 35.4, making it a highly concerning area for criminal activity. The rate of crime in 19805 Wilmington, DE has increased since 2000, leading to a heightened sense of insecurity in the town and its surrounding areas.

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

Wilmington (zip 19805) violent crime is 67.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Wilmington (zip 19805) property crime is 68.3. (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 Pennsville township, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Pennsville township, Delaware. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Elsmere, DE Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001661.8017254.5390.33020.55262239.9254.5
2004649051.2102.5495.32220.3495.31537.1187.9
2005636.5017.2120.4498.93096.5894.51875.1326.9
2006414.5034.5172.7207.33816.9932.62245.3639
2007943.917.535227.2664.23321.1716.72062.6541.9
2008684.117.535.1192.9438.53841.4806.92631.1403.4
200959900176.2422.82889.4704.71832.3352.4
2010751052.4104.8593.83370.6803.42270.3296.9
2011322.900129.2193.73632.5952.52421.7258.3
20121025.600272.4753.22708.36411875192.3
2013405.50097.3308.22530.4713.71670.7146
2014356.4048.664.82432024.9502.21296226.8
2015227.30048.7178.61721.3357.31201.7162.4
2016455.4032.581.3341.52455.7471.61740.1243.9
2017262.20032.8229.41868.2475.31179.9213
2018414.4033.299.5281.81574.7530.4795.6248.6
2019184.50083.9100.62230.4620.51241368.9

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Elsmere, DE184.52,230.45,85512019
Newport, DE292.43,021.41,13322019
Wilmington, DE1,498.14,460.273,09832019
New Castle, DE377.84,048.24,86252019
Penns Grove, NJ1,074.63,244.84,84462019
Carneys Point township, NJ221.81,357.07,66182019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Pennsville township, NJ145.81,603.913,47492019
Upper Chichester, PA165.41,565.716,791102019
Newark, DE250.32,085.032,674102019
New Garden, PA82.6726.512,307102016
Aston, PA35.9981.616,828122018
Chester, PA1,383.33,005.533,984132019

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