In 1996, Lincoln, Delaware experienced a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 28.7 compared to the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Lincoln were more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. The property crime rate in Lincoln was also slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 38.2 compared to 35.4. This included crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite these higher rates, it is important to note that Lincoln still had a relatively low crime rate overall, with the majority of its residents feeling safe in their community. However, efforts to address and reduce these crimes were likely a priority for law enforcement and community leaders during this time.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lincoln (zip 19960) violent crime is 28.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Lincoln (zip 19960) property crime is 38.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lincoln, Delaware does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ellendale, Delaware. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ellendale, Delaware. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.