In 19805, Wilmington, DE experienced a high crime rate, with a violent crime rate of 67.3 per 1000 residents. This rate was significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. The city also struggled with property crimes, with a rate of 68.3 per 1000 residents, which was almost double the national average of 35.4. This high level of crime was a cause for concern for residents and law enforcement in the area. As context, it is important to note that Wilmington's crime rates were well above the national average during this time period, making it a dangerous place to live and work.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wilmington (zip 19805) violent crime is 67.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Wilmington (zip 19805) property crime is 68.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wilmington, Delaware does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Pennsville township, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Pennsville township, Delaware. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.