The Safest and Most Dangerous Cities In Delaware - 2018 Ranking!

The United States Constitution was first ratified in Delaware on December 7th, 1787, making Delaware the first state in the union, and so forth giving it the first position in national events, and the nickname “The First State”.

With just 2,488 square miles, Delaware is easily one of the smallest states in the US. It is so small that it is divided into only three counties. When it comes to things to do, however, there’s something for everyone. Beaches upon beaches line the coast, people often flock Delaware in the summer to swim, hike, tour, or just enjoy the day exploring the attractions Delaware has to offer.

Referred to as the “Chemical Capital of the World”, due to its economy that relies heavily on chemical manufacturing, including pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals. The state also holds the third-highest concentration of the nation’s IT jobs and most of the country’s pharmaceutical companies’ headquarters.

If you are considering moving to Delaware or you already live there, make sure to continue reading to find out how safe Delaware is compared to other states, and learn about its safest cities based on the most recent FBI crime report.

Despite being the second smallest state after Rhode Island, most people are surprised to find out that it is the 6th most densely populated state in the US. It ranks at #37 nationwide in terms of safety.

When it comes to safe and dangerous cities, Newark, the 3rd biggest city in Delaware, ranked as the safest city in the state with a 2562.9 crime rate per 100,000 people. While the city of Elsmere, which previously ranked as the safest city went down to #3.

Wilmington, the biggest city in the state is also the most dangerous city in Delaware, with a 6,690 crime rate per 100,000 people. Milford, on the other hand, is the 3rd most dangerous. The capital of Delaware, Dover, is among the 5th most dangerous city with a 5782 crime rate per 100,000 people.

Find out if your city is one of the safest in the state, then review our resources for crime prevention tips and home security information.

More Information About Delaware

Capital: Dover

Number Of Counties: 3

Overall Population: 952,065 inhabitants (45th in population)

Land Area: 1,981 square miles (49th in size)

Education Statistics: 30.0% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, (percent of persons age 25 years+, 2011-2015)

Unemployment Rate: 4.9%

Crime Stats In Delaware

Violent Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 508.8

Property Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 2,766.0

Colorado’s Safety Rank: #37

Disclaimer:

In creating this ranking, we excluded all cities with population less than 5,000 residents as well as any cities that failed to submit a complete crime report to the FBI.

Table 1: Top 5 Safest Cities In Delaware

Table 2: Top 5 Most Dangerous Cities in Delaware

Table 3: All Cities, Ranked By Population