Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Wilmington is the safer city with a safety score of 67/100. Newark has a violent crime rate of 545.3/100K compared to 583.4/100K in Wilmington.
| Metric | Newark Delaware | Wilmington Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 50/100 | 67/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 545.3 | 583.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,381.7 | 2,003.4 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,927 | 2,586.8 |
| Murder Rate | 8.2 | 23.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 174.5 | 100.9 |
| Assault Rate | 293.2 | 386.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 811.8 | 546.7 |
| Larceny Rate | 2,170.3 | 966.4 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 399.6 | 490.2 |
| Population | 340,429 | 164,345 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.