New Castle County, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
New Castle County in DE is served by 17 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 41,118 violent crimes and 62,490 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.1 per 100k residents, which is 8.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.1 per 100k, 8.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate97.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents41,118 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents766 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,497 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,157 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate149.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents62,490 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,264 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents48,160 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,009 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 97.1 | C | 41118 | 106.2 | -8.6% |
| Property Crime | 149.1 | C | 62490 | 163.6 | -8.8% |
| Homicide | 1.8 | F | 217 | 0.5 | +240.1% |
| Rape | 0.1 | A | 766 | 3.5 | -97.8% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 2497 | 5.8 | -39.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.0 | D | 9157 | 22.3 | +43.6% |
| Burglary | 18.1 | B | 7264 | 24.0 | -24.7% |
| Larceny | 107.5 | C | 48160 | 116.4 | -7.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.5 | C | 7009 | 22.2 | +6.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
River and Bay Authority
Middletown Police Department
Middletown, DE
New Castle County Police Department
New Castle Police Department
New Castle, DE
Newark Police Department
Newark, DE
Wilmington Police Department
Wilmington, DE
Elsmere Police Department
Elsmere, DE
Newport Police Department
Newport, DE
Delaware City Police Department
Delaware City, DE