Bridgeville, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bridgeville Police Department serves the city of Bridgeville, DE in Sussex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 241 violent crimes and 257 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.1 per 100k residents, which is 66.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 140.6 per 100k, 14.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate140.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate140.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.1 | A | 241 | 106.2 | -66.9% |
| Property Crime | 140.6 | B | 257 | 163.6 | -14.1% |
| Larceny | 140.6 | D | 211 | 116.4 | +20.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford | 6 miles | F 409.5 | D 216.1 | Violent: 1065.2% higher Property: 53.8% higher |
| Blades | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 77.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 45.2% lower |
| Georgetown | 12 miles | F 315.8 | F 391.6 | Violent: 798.7% higher Property: 178.6% higher |
| Harrington | 12 miles | F 208.2 | B 130.1 | Violent: 492.4% higher Property: 7.4% lower |
| Delmar | 15 miles | D 133.3 | C 177.8 | Violent: 279.4% higher Property: 26.5% higher |