Delaware City, DE Crime Statistics

The Delaware City Police Department serves the city of Delaware City, DE in New Castle County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 165 violent crimes and 141 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.3 per 100k residents, which is 0.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.7 per 100k, 67.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.