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

Crime per Capita in South Bowers

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Bowers.

 

South Bowers, DE Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
D+
Other Crime Grade
D-

$26,667

Cost of Crime™ for South Bowers, DE

In 2025, crime will cost $1,067 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. South Bowers ranks in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 23% of cities but less safe than 77%. This analysis applies only to South Bowers's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Bowers is 35.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Bowers Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Bowers varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of South Bowers, 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 South Bowers, DE

The total projected cost of crime in South Bowers for 2025 is $26,667. This translates to approximately $485 per resident and $1,067 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in South Bowers. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Bowers Compared to Other Cities?

South Bowers, DE: $485
Edgemoor, DE: $777
Frankford, DE: $253
Delaware: $514
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Bowers is $485 per year, which is $21 more than the national average and $29 less than Delaware's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Bowers:
  • In Edgemoor, DE, crime costs $777 per person, which is $292 more than in South Bowers.
  • In Frankford, DE, crime costs $253 per person, which is $232 less than in South Bowers

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Bowers for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Bowers
Cost per South Bowers Resident
Murder
$8,145
$148
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1,424
$26
Robbery
$956
$17
Assault
$2,853
$52
Kidnapping
$614
$11
Vehicle Theft
$802
$15
Burglary
$2,282
$41
Theft
$3,466
$63
Arson
$247
$4
Vandalism
$3,468
$63
Animal Cruelty
$349
$6
Drug Crimes
$1,334
$24
Identity Theft
$726
$13
Total Cost of Crime
$26,667
$485

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Bowers, 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 South Bowers totals $61,954 ($1,126 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $88,621 ($1,611 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 South Bowers 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 South Bowers’s 55 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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South Bowers 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 South Bowers residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.806
Robbery
0.5523
Rape
0.4269
Murder
0.0788
Total Violent Crime
2.864 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.17
Vehicle Theft
0.9420
Burglary
4.575
Arson
0.1863
Total Property Crime
17.87 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1842
Drug Crimes
3.278
Vandalism
8.827
Identity Theft
1.704
Animal Cruelty
0.8583
Total "Other" Rate
14.85 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Bowers 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
C
A
A
A-
B
B
A+
A
A
D+
C+
C+
D-
F
F
B+
A
A
F
F
F
C
C+
C+
C
B-
B-
D
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, South Bowers is safer 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 South Bowers, DE average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See South Bowers schools on SchoolGrade

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