Dewey Beach, DE crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 66.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 23.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Dewey Beach, DE demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (67.4% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 43 incidents suggests Dewey Beach maintains good community safety standards.
Dewey Beach demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1020900, a total of 43 crimes were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 29 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 10 incidents, further broken down into "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (9 incidents) and "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (1 incident). "Other" offenses, specifically "Fraud Offenses," account for 3 incidents. Sex offenses are the least frequent, with only 1 incident recorded. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US1020900 represents a specific geographic area, but without knowing the corresponding city and state, it's impossible to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Similarly, a safety score and grade cannot be assigned without comparing this area's crime data to national averages or other similar regions. Furthermore, the violent crime rate and property crime rate cannot be accurately calculated from the provided data alone. While we know the total number of property crimes (10), determining the violent crime rate requires separating assault and sex offenses from other potential violent crimes not explicitly listed. Crime map data and zip code information are also unavailable without knowing the city and state associated with the GEOID. Without the city and state name, population, and other contextual data, it is impossible to provide a complete safety analysis.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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