Townsend, DE Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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64%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

63%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

65%

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.

Townsend 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 Townsend 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 Townsend 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 Townsend crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Townsend_{/100k people}	Delaware_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	827 (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)	135 (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)	691 (estimate)	1,964	1,954

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 64% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Townsend are 63% lower than the national average
In Townsend you have a 1 in 121 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Townsend is safer than 71% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Townsend has decreased by 2%

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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 1 in 740

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Townsend is 1 in 145

The chance of being a victim of crime in Townsend is 1 in 121

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

Townsend police department

Item	Townsend	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
Charlestown, MD	1,530	155	636	791
Clayton, DE	3,393	75	749	824
Cecilton, MD	901	201	826	1,027
Delaware City, DE	1,779	106	957	1,063
Cheswold, DE	1,673	352	1,106	1,458
Glasgow, DE	15,399	329	1,680	2,009
Townsend, DE	2,546	135	691	827

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lakeview Estates, GA	2,546	230	1,061	1,291
Jay, OK	2,545	664	2,988	3,651
Huntsville, AR	2,544	328	1,249	1,577
Pine Ridge, PA	2,544	142	754	896
La Selva Beach, CA	2,544	78	368	446
Townsend, DE	2,546	135	691	827

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.