New Castle County, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
New Castle County in DE is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 16,586 violent crimes and 20,635 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 112.1 per 100k residents, which is +5.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 178.0 per 100k, +8.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 CAnnual Rate112.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16,586 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,463 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate39.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,281 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate178.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,635 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,039 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate127.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,622 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,960 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 112.1 | C | 16586 | 106.2 | +5.5% |
| Property Crime | 178.0 | C | 20635 | 163.6 | +8.8% |
| Homicide | 2.3 | F | 135 | 0.5 | +337.3% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 155 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.3 | B | 1463 | 5.8 | -25.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.2 | F | 4281 | 22.3 | +76.1% |
| Burglary | 22.3 | C | 3039 | 24.0 | -7.2% |
| Larceny | 127.9 | C | 14622 | 116.4 | +9.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.8 | D | 2960 | 22.2 | +25.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Middletown Police Department
Middletown, DE
New Castle Police Department
New Castle, DE
Newark Police Department
Newark, DE
Wilmington Police Department
Wilmington, DE
Elsmere Police Department
Elsmere, DE
Newport Police Department
Newport, DE
Delaware City Police Department
Delaware City, DE