A+
77%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
100%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
72%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleTownsend/100k peopleDelaware/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime15n/a (estimate)5282,2612,281
Murder0n/a0.04.55.7
Rape0n/a0.018.838.0
Robbery0n/a0.051.866.5
Assault0n/a0.0305.1264.1
Violent crime0n/a (estimate)0380364
Burglary5n/a176.0176.7250.7
Theft8n/a281.61,460.91,347.2
Vehicle theft2n/a70.4243.0318.7
Property crime15n/a (estimate)5281,8811,917

Townsend crime map



The Townsend crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Townsend 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 Townsend crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Townsend 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

      • Townsend crime rates are 77% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Townsend are 100% lower than the national average
      • In Townsend you have a 1 in 190 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Townsend is safer than 74% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Townsend has decreased by 37%

      Townsend, DE Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Delaware has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Delaware has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Townsend each year?
      • 4. Is the Townsend crime rate higher or lower than the Delaware average?
      • 5. Townsend is safer than 81% of all other cities in Delaware.
       
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      Daily Crime In Townsend (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Townsend

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Townsend is 0
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Townsend is 1 in 190
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Townsend is 1 in 190

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

      Townsend police department

      Item Townsend Delaware National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a962558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a5.43.3

      Sex offenders in Delaware

      State Total offenders Delaware /100K National /100K
      Delaware4,039505266
      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.

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      Townsend, DE2,5460528528

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      Townsend, DE2,5460528528
      Source: The Townsend, 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.