Cheswold, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cheswold Police Department serves the city of Cheswold, DE in Kent County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 116 property crimes. Property crime averages 48.6 per 100k, 70.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. 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 AAnnual Rate48.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate48.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 48.6 | A | 116 | 163.6 | -70.3% |
| Burglary | 48.6 | F | 13 | 24.0 | +102.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 0 miles | F 285.3 | F 531.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 993.4% higher |
| Clayton | 0 miles | A 23.0 | A 23.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 52.7% lower |
| Frederica | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 180.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 270.5% higher |
| Kenton | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Camden | 2 miles | F 200.5 | F 334.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 587.8% higher |