In 1997, the small town of Smyrna, DE experienced a concerning trend of crime, particularly in regards to violent and property offenses. According to
, the violent crime rate in Smyrna was 34.5, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that the residents of this town were at a higher risk of falling victim to crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Smyrna was 38.1, slightly above the national average of 35.4. This includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and vandalism, which can greatly impact the safety and security of a community. With these statistics in mind, it is clear that 1997 was a challenging year for law enforcement and residents in Smyrna, as they grappled with the high levels of crime in their town. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Smyrna (zip 19977) violent crime is 34.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Smyrna (zip 19977) property crime is 38.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Smyrna, Delaware does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Smyrna, Delaware. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Smyrna, Delaware. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.