Local Crime Statistics for the State of Delaware

The total amount of crime reported in Delaware decreased from 36,353 in 2012 to 34,073 in 2013, a change of 6.27%. Delaware’s population increased from 252,211 to 254,573 over the same period. Home related property crime from 2012-2013 saw a decrease of 827 cases, with forced entry representing 8.5% of reports.

This data represents a snapshot of reported crime statistics between 2012-2013. It is not indicative of national averages, does not say anything about trends to present day, and is aggregated solely as a means of using values to find points of discussion. Please keep this in mind as you navigate numbers.