The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Cocked Hat, DE: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$168,162

Cost of Crime™ for Cocked Hat, DE

In 2025, crime will cost $765 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cocked Hat in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Cocked Hat, DE Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Cocked Hat ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Cocked Hat's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cocked Hat is 23.57 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cocked Hat Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cocked Hat varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Cocked Hat, DE see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cocked Hat, DE

The total projected cost of crime in Cocked Hat for 2025 is $168,162. This translates to approximately $290 per resident and $765 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Cocked Hat. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cocked Hat Compared to Other Cities?

Cocked Hat, DE:	$290
Edgemoor, DE:	$777
Frankford, DE:	$253
Delaware:	$514
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cocked Hat is $290 per year, which is $174 less than the national average and $224 less than Delaware's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cocked Hat:

In Edgemoor, DE, crime costs $777 per person, which is $487 more than in Cocked Hat.
In Frankford, DE, crime costs $253 per person, which is $38 less than in Cocked Hat

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cocked Hat for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Cocked Hat	Cost per Cocked Hat Resident
Murder	$39,862	$69
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,820	$24
Robbery	$4,819	$8
Assault	$15,850	$27
Kidnapping	$3,506	$6
Vehicle Theft	$5,594	$10
Burglary	$10,571	$18
Theft	$21,470	$37
Arson	$1,827	$3
Vandalism	$13,851	$24
Animal Cruelty	$5,408	$9
Drug Crimes	$23,217	$40
Identity Theft	$8,367	$14
Total Cost of Crime	$168,162	$290

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cocked Hat, DE

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Cocked Hat totals $336,703 ($582 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $504,865 ($872 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Cocked Hat crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Cocked Hat’s 579 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Cocked Hat Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Cocked Hat residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9532
Robbery	0.2646
Rape	0.3937
Murder	0.0366
Total Violent Crime	1.648 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.160
Vehicle Theft	0.6240
Burglary	2.013
Arson	0.1307
Total Property Crime	9.927 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0999
Drug Crimes	5.421
Vandalism	3.349
Identity Theft	1.867
Animal Cruelty	1.263
Total "Other" Rate	12.00 (D+)

Individual Cocked Hat Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Cocked Hat is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Cocked Hat.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Greenwood, DE	B-	A-	A-
Bridgeville, DE	D+	C+	B-
Woodenhawk, DE	D	A-	B+
Coverdale Crossroads, DE	C+	B	B
Farmington, DE	B	B-	A-
Smithville, MD	D+	C-	D+
Vernon, DE	B	C	A-
Concord, DE	C+	C-	B
Seaford, DE	C-	D+	C+
Ellendale, DE	C+	B+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cocked Hat is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
New Providence, IA	C+	A-	A-
Paoli, GA	B-	B-	B-
Pansy, OH	B	B+	B+
Orderville, UT	D+	C-	C-
Okabena, MN	A	B	B
Oakville, KY	C	A	A
Oakville, IA	B-	B-	B-
Oakesdale, WA	D+	C+	C+
Oak Grove, MI	C+	B-	B-
Norwood, GA	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Cocked Hat is safer than the Delaware state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Cocked Hat, DE average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Cocked Hat schools on SchoolGrade

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