Crime & Safety in Newport, DE

Newport has a violent crime rate of 292 per 100,000 residents, 23% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 97.5 per 100,000, robbery at 97.5, rape at 97.5. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,021 per 100,000, 54% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,632, burglary at 292, vehicle theft at 97 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 72 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Newport receives a safety grade of F.