The state of Delaware being one of the smallest state in the United State has consistently been ranked high for violent crime for a city of its size. It is the 37th safest state for property crime (where 1st is regarded to have the lowest crime) and 46th safest state in terms of violent crime in the United States. A state that is home to one of the most violent cities in America, crime and safety can be a real worry to its residents. Many cities, like Lewes and Milton, are upping police and community efforts to curb this menace.

A low crime rate is one of the important factors to consider when determining the safety of any given city. You would agree, almost every place has its safe and not safe parts.

The safest places to live in Delaware can be quite puzzling to find, especially in larger cities, which tend to have more crime. A list of the safest places to live in Delaware is given below:

1. Ocean View, DE

Population: 2,117

Violent crimes per 100,000: 188

Property crimes per 100,000: 1,275





2. Milton

Population: 2,932

Violent crimes per 100,000: 238

Property crimes per 100,000: 1,568





3. Bridgeville

Population: 2,345

Violent crimes per 100,000: 255

Property crimes per 100,000: 1,620





4. Elsmere, DE

Population: 6,102

Violent crimes per 100,000: 262

Property crimes per 100,000: 1,868





5. Clayton, DE

Population: 3,198

Violent crimes per 100,000: 406

Property crimes per 100,000: 875





6. Lewed,DE

Population: 3,131

Violent crimes per 100,000: 127

Property crimes per 100,000: 2,459





7. Newark,DE

Population: 33,722

Violent crimes per 100,000: 284

Property crimes per 100,000: 1,974





8. Middletown , DE

Population: 21,213

Violent crimes per 100,000: 353

Property crimes per 100,000: 2,163





9. Millsboro, DE

Population: 4,366

Violent crimes per 100,000: 343

Property crimes per 100,000: 4,214





10. Selbyville , DE

Population: 2,466

Violent crimes per 100,000: 527

Property crimes per 100,000: 2,270





The Delaware cities listed above have a spotless low crime rates when compared to other cities in the state. The rate of property crimes; burglary, theft, vehicle theft and violent crimes; murder, rape, robbery, assault for each of the cities is shown.

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With the recent violence in the beginning of this year, there has been a case of 3 homicide incidents, 15 victims and 3 dead persons. It can be said that city of Wilmington is the most dangerous to live in while Milford and Seaford also tops the crime statistics chart as a whole and gives America’s First State a bad reputation for crime that it doesn’t deserve.