The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Point Breeze, 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?

$113,376

Cost of Crime™ for Point Breeze, DE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,210 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Point Breeze ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of cities but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Point Breeze's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Point Breeze is 25.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Point Breeze, DE

The total projected cost of crime in Point Breeze for 2025 is $113,376. This translates to approximately $392 per resident and $1,210 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Point Breeze. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Point Breeze Compared to Other Cities?

Point Breeze, DE:	$392
Edgemoor, DE:	$777
Frankford, DE:	$253
Delaware:	$514
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Point Breeze is $392 per year, which is $72 less than the national average and $122 less than Delaware's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Point Breeze:

In Edgemoor, DE, crime costs $777 per person, which is $385 more than in Point Breeze.
In Frankford, DE, crime costs $253 per person, which is $139 less than in Point Breeze

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Point Breeze	Cost per Point Breeze Resident
Murder	$45,006	$156
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,839	$24
Robbery	$3,006	$10
Assault	$6,612	$23
Kidnapping	$3,208	$11
Vehicle Theft	$6,213	$21
Burglary	$3,142	$11
Theft	$12,355	$43
Arson	$694	$2
Vandalism	$8,577	$30
Animal Cruelty	$2,512	$9
Drug Crimes	$11,484	$40
Identity Theft	$3,728	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$113,376	$392

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Point Breeze, 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 Point Breeze totals $333,628 ($1,154 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $447,004 ($1,547 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 Point Breeze 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 Point Breeze’s 289 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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Point Breeze 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 Point Breeze residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7966
Robbery	0.3307
Rape	0.3903
Murder	0.0829
Total Violent Crime	1.600 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.254
Vehicle Theft	1.388
Burglary	1.199
Arson	0.0994
Total Property Crime	10.94 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1831
Drug Crimes	5.372
Vandalism	4.154
Identity Theft	1.667
Animal Cruelty	1.175
Total "Other" Rate	12.55 (D)

Individual Point Breeze Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Townsend, DE	C+	B	B
Pine Tree Corners, DE	D-	C-	D+
Golts, MD	D+	C-	C-
Odessa, DE	F	F	F
Smyrna Landing, DE	D+	D-	B-
Warwick, MD	D+	D	D+
Middletown, DE	C+	B+	B+
Clayton, DE	B	B+	A-
Sassafras, MD	B-	B	C+
Smyrna, DE	C-	C-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Point Breeze 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
Dundee, KS	D+	D+	D+
Vannatta, TN	B	C+	C+
Vanceville, PA	A	A	A
Van Horn, WA	F	D-	D-
Edgewood, MO	C-	D+	D+
Eastville, PA	A-	A	A
Earlton, KS	B	A+	A+
Durbin, WV	C-	B-	B-
Dunnavant, AL	B-	B+	B+
Dunlapsville, IN	B	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Point Breeze 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 Point Breeze, DE average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Point Breeze schools on SchoolGrade

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