Ellendale, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ellendale Police Department serves the city of Ellendale, DE in Sussex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 43 property crimes. Property crime averages 183.5 per 100k, 12.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate183.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate183.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 183.5 | C | 43 | 163.6 | +12.2% |
| Larceny | 183.5 | D | 35 | 116.4 | +57.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar | 0 miles | D 133.3 | C 177.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 3.1% lower |
| Laurel | 0 miles | F 255.8 | C 162.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 11.3% lower |
| Lewes | 0 miles | D 137.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bethany Beach | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 187.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 2.3% higher |
| Dagsboro | 0 miles | C 103.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |