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Is Newark, Delaware Safe?

Population 30,359 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Newark is a smaller community of 30,359 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,388 per 100K.

Newark Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewarkDelaware AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate289.8337.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1713.12124.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate195.0--268.2
Theft Rate1388.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate223.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

200.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

290/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1713/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newark

Violent crime in Newark is below the national average. The rate of 289.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1713.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,388 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newark Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault195
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,388
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft223
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Newark Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newark
289.8
State
337.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newark
1713.1
State
2124.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Newark Safety

Is Newark safe?
It depends on where in Newark you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Newark?
200.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 289.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1713.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newark safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Newark has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newark?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newark generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newark police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newark?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Newark's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Newark compare to other cities in Delaware?
Below average for the state. Newark ranks behind about 67% of Delaware cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Newark to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Newark?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Newark?
289.8 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (195), robbery (68), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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