Crime & Safety in Wilmington, DE

Wilmington has a violent crime rate of 1,498 per 100,000 residents, 294% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 975.6 per 100,000, robbery at 461.6, rape at 26.9. The murder rate is 34.0 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,460 per 100,000, 128% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,003, burglary at 806, vehicle theft at 651 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 72 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Wilmington receives a safety grade of F.