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

Crime per Capita in Reeves Crossing

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Reeves Crossing.

 

Reeves Crossing, DE Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

C
A-
Other Crime Grade
C

$179,753

Cost of Crime™ for Reeves Crossing, DE

In 2025, crime will cost $859 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Reeves Crossing ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Reeves Crossing's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Reeves Crossing is 19.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Reeves Crossing Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Reeves Crossing varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 73 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Reeves Crossing, DE see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Reeves Crossing, DE

The total projected cost of crime in Reeves Crossing for 2025 is $179,753. This translates to approximately $352 per resident and $859 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Reeves Crossing. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Reeves Crossing Compared to Other Cities?

Reeves Crossing, DE: $352
Edgemoor, DE: $777
Frankford, DE: $253
Delaware: $514
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Reeves Crossing is $352 per year, which is $112 less than the national average and $162 less than Delaware's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Reeves Crossing:
  • In Edgemoor, DE, crime costs $777 per person, which is $425 more than in Reeves Crossing.
  • In Frankford, DE, crime costs $253 per person, which is $100 less than in Reeves Crossing

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Reeves Crossing for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Reeves Crossing
Cost per Reeves Crossing Resident
Murder
$61,884
$121
Rape/Sexual Assault
$12,241
$24
Robbery
$7,854
$15
Assault
$31,756
$62
Kidnapping
$6,537
$13
Vehicle Theft
$6,329
$12
Burglary
$7,858
$15
Theft
$12,378
$24
Arson
$1,664
$3
Vandalism
$12,989
$25
Animal Cruelty
$3,897
$8
Drug Crimes
$13,226
$26
Identity Theft
$1,139
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$179,753
$352

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Reeves Crossing, 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 Reeves Crossing totals $480,496 ($942 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $660,249 ($1,295 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 Reeves Crossing 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 Reeves Crossing’s 510 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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Reeves Crossing 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 Reeves Crossing residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.168
Robbery
0.4896
Rape
0.3959
Murder
0.0646
Total Violent Crime
3.118 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.686
Vehicle Theft
0.8014
Burglary
1.699
Arson
0.1351
Total Property Crime
7.322 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2114
Drug Crimes
3.506
Vandalism
3.565
Identity Theft
0.2886
Animal Cruelty
1.033
Total "Other" Rate
8.604 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
A-
B+
C-
C
C+
C+
B-
B-
B
C+
B+
C-
C-
C
A-
A
A
C+
C+
A-
C-
B-
B
C+
C+
C+
C-
C-
B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Reeves Crossing 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
D
D
D
A-
A
A
C-
C+
C+
D+
C
C
C-
C-
C-
B
D+
D+
A
B-
B-
B
B
B
C+
A-
A-
B
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Reeves Crossing 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 Reeves Crossing, DE average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Reeves Crossing schools on SchoolGrade

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