Greenwood, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Greenwood Police Department serves the city of Greenwood, DE in Sussex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 65 violent crimes and 78 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 91.3 per 100k residents, which is 14.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 182.7 per 100k, 11.6% above 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 BAnnual Rate91.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate182.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate182.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 91.3 | B | 65 | 106.2 | -14.0% |
| Property Crime | 182.7 | C | 78 | 163.6 | +11.6% |
| Larceny | 182.7 | D | 55 | 116.4 | +57.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar | 0 miles | D 133.3 | C 177.8 | Violent: 46.0% higher Property: 2.7% lower |
| Laurel | 0 miles | F 255.8 | C 162.8 | Violent: 180.1% higher Property: 10.9% lower |
| Lewes | 0 miles | D 137.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 50.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Bethany Beach | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 187.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 2.7% higher |
| Dagsboro | 0 miles | C 103.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 13.4% higher Property: N/A |