Bethany Beach, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bethany Beach Police Department serves the city of Bethany Beach, DE in Sussex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 394 property crimes. Property crime averages 187.6 per 100k, 14.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate187.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents394 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate187.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents377 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Property Crime | 187.6 | C | 394 | 163.6 | +14.7% |
Larceny | 187.6 | F | 377 | 116.4 | +61.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Delmar | 0 miles | D 133.3 | C 177.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 5.2% lower |
Laurel | 0 miles | F 255.8 | C 162.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 13.2% lower |
Lewes | 0 miles | D 137.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Dagsboro | 0 miles | C 103.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Fenwick Island | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |