Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Dewey Beach has a violent crime rate of 4,434 per 100,000 residents, 1067% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,911 per 100,000, 202% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 42 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Dewey Beach receives a safety grade of F.
Note: crime figures for this city are reported by a law enforcement agency covering a wider area, or reflect a very small resident population. Per-capita rates may be overstated.
Crime Rates: Dewey Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)