Violent Crime

Violent Crime

Both adults and youth who provided input into this CHNA identified violent crime as a significant community health concern. New Castle County crime rates have been above Delaware averages for serious property offenses, other property and social offenses, robbery, burglary, larceny/theft, property destruction/vandalism, and weapons law violations. Stakeholders indicated that crime affects residents’ ability to secure safe, affordable housing and may be inter-related with substance use. According to County Health Rankings, reported violent crime offenses per 100,000 population have been much higher in New Castle County (551.3) than in the U.S. (386.0).