Newark, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newark Police Department serves the city of Newark, DE in New Castle County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,344 violent crimes and 3,222 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.8 per 100k residents, which is 7.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 121.8 per 100k, 25.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.8 | C | 2344 | 106.2 | -7.0% |
| Property Crime | 121.8 | B | 3222 | 163.6 | -25.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.2 | A | 297 | 22.3 | -40.8% |
| Burglary | 16.5 | B | 286 | 24.0 | -31.5% |
| Larceny | 88.9 | B | 2698 | 116.4 | -23.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.5 | B | 233 | 22.2 | -25.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 0 miles | F 199.1 | D 217.2 | Violent: 101.6% higher Property: 78.3% higher |
| Newport | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 224.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 84.5% higher |
| Delaware City | 3 miles | C 105.3 | A 52.7 | Violent: 6.7% higher Property: 56.8% lower |
| Middletown | 10 miles | B 70.9 | C 165.4 | Violent: 28.2% lower Property: 35.8% higher |
| Elsmere | 12 miles | C 97.9 | B 130.5 | Violent: 0.9% lower Property: 7.2% higher |