Violent Crime per Capita in Delaware County
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Delaware County residents.
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A-
Violent Crime Grade |
B+ |
B- |
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Other Crime Grade |
A |
$157.4 million
Cost of Crime™ for Delaware County, PA
In 2025, violent crime will cost $701 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Delaware County 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.
The B+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is lower than that of the average US county. Delaware County ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of counties but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Delaware County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The violent crime rate in Delaware County is 2.815 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Delaware County residents generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Delaware County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 243 in the south areas to 1 in 744 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Delaware County, PA see the most incidents - about 420 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 34 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Delaware County, PA
The total projected cost of crime in Delaware County for 2025 is $157,376,937. This translates to approximately $265 per resident and $701 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Delaware County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 38.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 47.9%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Delaware County Compared to Other Counties?
| Delaware County, PA: | $265 |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia County, PA: | $472 |
| Cumberland County, PA: | $121 |
| Pennsylvania: | $227 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Delaware County is $265 per year, which is $7 more than the national average and $38 more than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Delaware County:
- In Philadelphia County, PA, crime costs $472 per person, which is $208 more than in Delaware County.
- In Cumberland County, PA, crime costs $121 per person, which is $144 less than in Delaware County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Delaware County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Delaware County |
Cost per Delaware County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$102.4 million |
$172 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$14.0 million |
$24 |
Robbery |
$13.2 million |
$22 |
Assault |
$27.8 million |
$47 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$157,376,937 |
$265 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Delaware County, PA
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 Delaware County totals $758,732,818 ($1,277 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $916,109,755 ($1,542 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Delaware County violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 northeast part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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, of which Delaware County has 1, 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 Delaware County has 75, have the same problem. Of Delaware County’s 594,147 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Delaware County residents in a standard year.
Delaware County Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Delaware County residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.629 |
Robbery |
0.7064 |
Rape |
0.3888 |
Murder |
0.0917 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.815 (B+) |
Individual Delaware County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of violent crime in Delaware County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Delaware County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | C | C- | |
A+ | A+ | A | |
A | A+ | B+ | |
A | A- | B- | |
A+ | A+ | A | |
A+ | A | A- | |
D- | C- | D+ | |
A+ | A+ | A- | |
A+ | A+ | A- | |
A- | A- | B- |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Delaware County is lower versus other counties of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | C | C | |
B+ | C+ | C+ | |
B+ | A+ | A+ | |
C- | C | C | |
B+ | C- | C- | |
A+ | A | A | |
A- | A- | A- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A- | B- | B- | |
D- | D- | D- |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Delaware County is less safe than the Pennsylvania state average and safer than the national average.
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