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Is Smyrna, Delaware Safe?

Population 13,340 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Smyrna is a smaller community of 13,340 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,265 per 100K.

Smyrna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSmyrnaDelaware AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.2337.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1994.52124.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1265.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate296.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

372/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1995/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Smyrna

Violent crime in Smyrna is close to the national average. The rate of 372.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1994.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,265 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Smyrna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,265
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft296
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Smyrna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Smyrna
372.2
State
337.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Smyrna
1994.5
State
2124.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Smyrna Safety

Is Smyrna safe?
Not especially. Smyrna earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Smyrna?
236.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 372.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1994.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Smyrna safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Smyrna's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,265 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Smyrna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Smyrna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Smyrna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Smyrna?
No. Crime in Smyrna has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Smyrna compare to other cities in Delaware?
Below average for the state. Smyrna ranks behind about 70% of Delaware cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Smyrna to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Smyrna?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.7 per-thousand rate put Smyrna below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 372 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Smyrna?
372.2 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (72), and murder (5.0) 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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