Laurel, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Laurel Police Department serves the city of Laurel, DE in Sussex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,019 violent crimes and 868 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 255.8 per 100k residents, which is 140.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 162.8 per 100k, 0.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate255.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,019 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents868 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate46.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents684 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 255.8 | F | 1019 | 106.2 | +140.9% |
| Property Crime | 162.8 | C | 868 | 163.6 | -0.5% |
| Burglary | 46.5 | F | 124 | 24.0 | +93.6% |
| Larceny | 93.0 | B | 684 | 116.4 | -20.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.3 | C | 60 | 22.2 | +4.9% |
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: 47.9% lower Property: 9.2% higher |
| Lewes | 0 miles | D 137.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 46.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Bethany Beach | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 187.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 15.3% higher |
| Dagsboro | 0 miles | C 103.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 59.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Fenwick Island | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |