Smyrna, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Smyrna Police Department serves the city of Smyrna, DE in Kent, New Castle County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,751 violent crimes and 1,394 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 133.7 per 100k residents, which is 25.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 193.1 per 100k, 18.0% above 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 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.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 133.7 | D | 1751 | 106.2 | +25.8% |
| Property Crime | 193.1 | C | 1394 | 163.6 | +18.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.4 | A | 217 | 22.3 | -66.6% |
| Larceny | 178.2 | D | 1156 | 116.4 | +53.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.8 | B | 71 | 22.2 | -33.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 12 miles | B 70.9 | C 165.4 | Violent: 47.0% lower Property: 14.3% lower |
| Wyoming | 13 miles | A 50.8 | D 203.4 | Violent: 62.0% lower Property: 5.3% higher |
| Camden | 13 miles | F 200.5 | F 334.2 | Violent: 50.0% higher Property: 73.1% higher |
| Dover | 15 miles | F 285.3 | F 531.3 | Violent: 113.4% higher Property: 175.2% higher |
| Clayton | 15 miles | A 23.0 | A 23.0 | Violent: 82.8% lower Property: 88.1% lower |