Odessa, DE Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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Total crime NAT. AVG.

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Odessa crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Odessa crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Odessa crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Odessa crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Odessa_{/100k people}	Delaware_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,254 (estimate)	2,348	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.8	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	22.0	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	57.0	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	299.8	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	369 (estimate)	384	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	203.1	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,591.1	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	169.9	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,885 (estimate)	1,964	1,954

Odessa crime map

The Odessa crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Odessa as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Odessa crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Odessa crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Odessa crime rates are 3% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Odessa are equal to the national average
In Odessa you have a 1 in 45 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Odessa is safer than 28% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Odessa has decreased by 2%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Odessa

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Odessa is 1 in 272

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Odessa is 1 in 54

The chance of being a victim of crime in Odessa is 1 in 45

Year Over Year Crime In Odessa (per 100,000 people)

Odessa police department

Item	Odessa	Delaware	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	962	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	5.4	3.3

Sex offenders in Delaware

State	Total offenders	Delaware_/100K	National_/100K
Delaware	4,039	505	266

There are a total of 4,039 sex offenders in Delaware. This yields a total of 505 sex offenders in Delaware per 100,000 residents which is 90% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
St. Georges, DE	1,045	119	608	727
Clayton, DE	3,393	75	749	824
Townsend, DE	2,546	135	691	827
Cecilton, MD	901	201	826	1,027
Delaware City, DE	1,779	106	957	1,063
Glasgow, DE	15,399	329	1,680	2,009
Pennsville, NJ	11,968	264	1,840	2,104
Odessa, DE	352	369	1,885	2,254

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Barryton, MI	352	707	2,358	3,065
Clyman, WI	352	390	1,816	2,206
Northmoor, MO	352	342	1,370	1,712
Kunkle, OH	352	388	2,354	2,743
Henderson, WV	352	442	1,955	2,397
Odessa, DE	352	369	1,885	2,254

Source: The Odessa, DE crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.