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Safety · Delaware

Safest Counties in Delaware 2026

Ranked by violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents.

Top 10 — Safety in Delaware

Score reflects safety only — not overall county quality.

1Sussex County, DE
25.3
2New Castle County, DE
12.1
3Kent County, DE
10.5

All Delaware Counties — Safety Rankings

3 counties ranked by safety score. Overall Score shown for context.

#CountySafety ScoreOverall Score
1Sussex County, DE
25.3
50.6
2New Castle County, DE
12.1
44.4
3Kent County, DE
10.5
44.3

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