Crime & Safety in South Bethany, DE
Violent and property crime rates, clearance data, and trends — 2024 Data
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
0.00
per 1,000 residents
-100% vs national
Property Crime Rate
5.77
per 1,000 residents
-73% vs national
Total Crimes
3
2024
Violent Clearance
N/A
cases solved
Property Clearance
33%
cases solved
vs Similar Cities
-100%
vs <10K avg
-100% vs <10K
YoY Change
-100.0%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How South Bethany Compares
Source: FBI (2024)South Bethany vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with Under 10,000 residents. South Bethany is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Rape | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Robbery | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Burglary | Property | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 3 | 5.77 | 33.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
South Bethany, DE reported 0 violent crimes and 3 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.00 per 1,000 residents is 100.0% below the national average of 4.48 per 1,000. Larceny/theft accounts for 3 of the property crime reports. Compared to similarly sized cities (Under 10,000 population), South Bethany's violent crime rate is 100% lower. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | 5.77 |
| 2023 | 1 | 10 | 1.97 | 19.72 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 | 2.04 | 10.20 |
| 2021 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 | 7.18 |
| 2020 | 1 | 11 | 1.85 | 20.37 |
| 2019 | 0 | 9 | 0.00 | 17.05 |
| 2018 | 0 | 7 | 0.00 | 13.49 |
| 2017 | 0 | 17 | 0.00 | 32.82 |
| 2016 | 0 | 15 | 0.00 | 29.59 |
| 2015 | 1 | 21 | 2.02 | 42.51 |