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Crime & Safety in Dover, DE

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Dover has a violent crime rate of 871 per 100,000 residents, 129% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 698.6 per 100,000, robbery at 127.7, rape at 33.9. The murder rate is 10.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,362 per 100,000, 174% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,916, burglary at 214, vehicle theft at 232 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 29 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Dover receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Dover vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent870.7/100K
129% above US avg
Murder10.4/100K
66% above US avg
Rape33.9/100K
Robbery127.7/100K
Assault698.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,362.2/100K
174% above US avg
Burglary213.8/100K
Theft4,916.5/100K
Vehicle Theft232.0/100K
Arson20.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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