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What are the crime rate and median income in Wilmington, DE?
FBI figures for 2025 show 11.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Wilmington, about 3.3 times the rate across Delaware (3.5). Median household income is $58,671 and the median home value is $231,400. Population: about 71,727 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Wilmington?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Wilmington at 11.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (846 in all). That is about 3.3 times the Delaware rate (3.5), and about 3.5 times the national rate (3.3). 20 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,127 (28.8 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 5.9 per 1,000, about 3.0 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 18% between 2021 and 2025 (1,026 to 846).
| Offense (2025) | Wilmington count | Per 1,000 | Delaware per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 846 | 11.5 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 20 | 0.27 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 6 | 0.08 | 0.17 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 198 | 2.7 | 0.38 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 622 | 8.4 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,127 | 28.8 | 15.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 366 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,326 | 18.0 | 12.2 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 435 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Wilmington changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,026 | 2,560 | 39 |
| 2022 | 848 | 2,389 | 18 |
| 2023 | 943 | 2,611 | 15 |
| 2024 | 819 | 2,287 | 25 |
| 2025 | 846 | 2,127 | 20 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Wilmington Police Department's own reports.
How does Wilmington compare with Delaware?
The median household income in Wilmington is $58,671, 31% lower than the Delaware median ($84,954). The median owner-occupied home is worth $231,400 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,224 a month. About 71,727 people live on 11 square miles of land, roughly 6,583 per square mile. The city lies in New Castle County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Wilmington | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,727 | 1,021,191 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $58,671 | $84,954 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $231,400 | $352,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,224 | $1,401 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 21.4% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 35.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 48.0% | 73.0% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.0 | 41.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Wilmington?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Wilmington: Halby Chemical Co.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Wilmington has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: City of Wilmington Sewage Lagoon (21 ft) and City of Wilmington Sludge Disposal Area (20 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for New Castle County as “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Wilmington?
No highway work zones were listed in Wilmington city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Wilmington?
Federal school lists place 21 public and 13 private schools within Wilmington. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: First State National Historical Park. 21 state parks or recreation areas: Alapocas Run State Park, Auburn Heights, Bellevue State Park, Brandywine Creek State Park and Brandywine Park and 16 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Wilmington
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Wilmington city limits.
Liquor stores
29 liquor stores are on the map inside the Wilmington city limits: Benson Liquor Mart (Wilmington), Best Liquors (Wilmington), C & D Liquors (Wilmington), Clayton Liquors (Wilmington), Compton Liquors (Wilmington), Deerfield Wines LLC (Wilmington), Dugan's Liquors (Wilmington), Famous Liquors (Wilmington) and 21 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Wilmington city limits: Planned Parenthood (Wilmington).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Wilmington?
In 2025, Wilmington had 11.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (846 reported), about 3.3 times the Delaware rate (3.5). The property-crime rate was 28.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Wilmington?
$58,671 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $84,954 for Delaware.
How much do homes cost in Wilmington?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $231,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $352,000 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Wilmington?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for New Castle County as “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Camden, NJ (27 mi) · Philadelphia, PA (28 mi) · Vineland, NJ (34 mi) · Dover, DE (40 mi) · Bel Air South, MD (44 mi) · Lancaster, PA (46 mi)
More: Delaware statewide numbers · county page: New Castle County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Wilmington city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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