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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$730,717

Cost of Crime™ for Odessa, DE

In 2025, crime will cost $2,645 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Odessa ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Odessa's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Odessa is 102.8 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Odessa Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Odessa varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 9 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Odessa, DE see the most incidents - about 38 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Odessa, DE

The total projected cost of crime in Odessa for 2025 is $730,717. This translates to approximately $1,009 per resident and $2,645 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Odessa. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 68.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 20.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Odessa Compared to Other Cities?

Odessa, DE:	$1009
Edgemoor, DE:	$777
Frankford, DE:	$253
Delaware:	$514
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Odessa is $1,009 per year, which is $545 more than the national average and $495 more than Delaware's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Odessa:

In Edgemoor, DE, crime costs $777 per person, which is $232 less than in Odessa.
In Frankford, DE, crime costs $253 per person, which is $756 less than in Odessa

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Odessa	Cost per Odessa Resident
Murder	$87,686	$121
Rape/Sexual Assault	$19,358	$27
Robbery	$78,619	$109
Assault	$88,226	$122
Kidnapping	$9,569	$13
Vehicle Theft	$18,240	$25
Burglary	$33,417	$46
Theft	$176,537	$244
Arson	$2,095	$3
Vandalism	$81,170	$112
Animal Cruelty	$11,095	$15
Drug Crimes	$51,733	$71
Identity Theft	$72,971	$101
Total Cost of Crime	$730,717	$1,009

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Odessa, 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 Odessa totals $743,884 ($1,027 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,474,601 ($2,037 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 Odessa 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, of which Odessa has 2, have the same problem. Of Odessa’s 724 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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Odessa 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 Odessa residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.243
Robbery	3.452
Rape	0.4410
Murder	0.0644
Total Violent Crime	8.201 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	47.08
Vehicle Theft	1.627
Burglary	5.089
Arson	0.1199
Total Property Crime	53.92 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2180
Drug Crimes	9.660
Vandalism	15.69
Identity Theft	13.02
Animal Cruelty	2.072
Total "Other" Rate	40.66 (F)

Individual Odessa Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Middletown, DE	C+	B+	B+
Townsend, DE	C+	B	B
Pine Tree Corners, DE	D-	C-	D+
Port Penn, DE	B	A+	A-
Point Breeze, DE	C+	A	B-
St. Georges, DE	C-	C+	C
Kirkwood, DE	C	A+	B
Warwick, MD	D+	D	D+
St. Augustine, MD	F	F	D-
Delaware City, DE	F	F	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Odessa 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
Rockbridge Baths, VA	B	B+	B+
Lemon, MS	B	A+	A+
Leola, AR	D+	D	D
Leonardville, KS	C-	C	C
Lerado, OH	A-	B	B
Leslie, GA	D	D	D
Letohatchee, AL	F	F	F
Liberty, ME	A-	A+	A+
Adrian, OR	C-	C-	C-
Lotus, CA	B	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Odessa is less safe than the Delaware state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Odessa, DE average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Odessa schools on SchoolGrade

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