The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lake Pines, DE: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$190,846

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Pines, DE

In 2025, crime will cost $949 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lake Pines 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 Lake Pines, DE Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Lake Pines ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Lake Pines's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Pines is 28.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Pines Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Pines varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Lake Pines, DE see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Pines, DE

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Pines for 2025 is $190,846. This translates to approximately $320 per resident and $949 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Lake Pines. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Pines Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Pines, DE:	$320
Edgemoor, DE:	$777
Frankford, DE:	$253
Delaware:	$514
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Pines is $320 per year, which is $144 less than the national average and $194 less than Delaware's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Pines:

In Edgemoor, DE, crime costs $777 per person, which is $457 more than in Lake Pines.
In Frankford, DE, crime costs $253 per person, which is $67 less than in Lake Pines

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Pines	Cost per Lake Pines Resident
Murder	$32,826	$55
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,450	$28
Robbery	$4,367	$7
Assault	$25,149	$42
Kidnapping	$7,022	$12
Vehicle Theft	$4,246	$7
Burglary	$10,969	$18
Theft	$34,498	$58
Arson	$1,717	$3
Vandalism	$27,232	$46
Animal Cruelty	$4,585	$8
Drug Crimes	$20,136	$34
Identity Theft	$1,649	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$190,846	$320

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Pines, 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 Lake Pines totals $304,961 ($512 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $495,808 ($832 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 Lake Pines 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 Lake Pines’s 596 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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Lake Pines 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 Lake Pines residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.469
Robbery	0.2330
Rape	0.4552
Murder	0.0293
Total Violent Crime	2.187 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.18
Vehicle Theft	0.4600
Burglary	2.029
Arson	0.1193
Total Property Crime	13.78 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1943
Drug Crimes	4.568
Vandalism	6.396
Identity Theft	0.3574
Animal Cruelty	1.040
Total "Other" Rate	12.56 (D)

Individual Lake Pines Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Lake Pines is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Lake Pines.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Laurel, DE	D+	D+	C
Sycamore, DE	B-	A	A-
Delmar, DE	C-	C-	C+
Lowes Crossroads, DE	C	B-	B-
Shortly, DE	B	A	A+
Bethel, DE	C-	D+	C
Portsville, DE	C	B	C+
Delmar, MD	C-	D+	C
Hardscrabble, DE	C	B-	C+
Melson, MD	B	C	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Pines is higher 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
Lake Vanare, NY	A	C	C
Williamstown, OH	A	C	C
Williston, MD	B-	C-	C-
Libertyville, MO	B-	C	C
Wilmot, WI	B	B	B
Wilson, LA	D-	F	F
Winganon, OK	C	C-	C-
Leesville, IN	A	A-	A-
Leesburg, KY	A	A+	A+
Laurel Run, PA	C+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Pines is safer than the Delaware state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lake Pines, DE average SchoolGrade of F, with 20% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lake Pines schools on SchoolGrade

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