Ranked on reported serious-incident rates from the 2021-22 federal collection · higher percentile = safer
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| # | CITY | SAFETY PCTL | SCHOOLS SCORED | HOME VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camden | 76 | 7 of 7 | $413,140 |
| 2 | Townsend | 55 | 5 of 6 | $506,092 |
| 3 | Middletown | 53 | 12 of 15 | $541,361 |
| 4 | Smyrna | 43 | 5 of 6 | $407,419 |
| 5 | New Castle | 39 | 12 of 15 | $286,159 |
| 6 | Wilmington | 28 | 47 of 53 | $335,577 |
| 7 | Lewes | 27 | 5 of 5 | $596,133 |
| 8 | Newark | 15 | 24 of 27 | $371,502 |
| 9 | Dover | 11 | 14 of 20 | $345,288 |
| 10 | Seaford | 9 | 6 of 6 | $321,108 |
| 11 | Georgetown | 4 | 5 of 7 | $380,545 |