In 19809 Wilmington, DE, crime rates were significantly higher than the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate was 38.7 compared to the US average of 22.7, and property crime was 48.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Wilmington were more likely to be victims of crimes such as assault, robbery, and burglary. The high levels of crime in the area may have been attributed to factors such as poverty, drug use, and a lack of resources for law enforcement. Despite efforts to combat crime, 19809 remained a dangerous area for residents during this time period.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wilmington (zip 19809) violent crime is 38.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Wilmington (zip 19809) property crime is 48.2. (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 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.