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Crime & Safety in Lewes, DE

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

Lewes has a violent crime rate of 122 per 100,000 residents, 68% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 91.3 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 30.4. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,369 per 100,000, 30% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,156, burglary at 183, vehicle theft at 30 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 42 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lewes receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent121.7/100K
68% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape30.4/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault91.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,369.5/100K
30% below US avg
Burglary182.6/100K
Theft1,156.4/100K
Vehicle Theft30.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)42

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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