Is Dover or Roseville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Dover is safer than Roseville (Safety Score 1/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 7,082 per 100,000 versus 8,897 for Roseville — 20% lower. Dover has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Roseville has a 100% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Dover, DE?
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Dover, DE
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Dover | Roseville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 7,082.1 | 8,896.8 | -1,814.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,012.8 | 399.9 | +612.9 |
| Murder Rate | 17.5 | 0.0 | +17.5 |
| Rape Rate | 39.9 | 50.7 | -10.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 114.8 | 126.7 | -12.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 840.7 | 222.5 | +618.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 6,069.3 | 8,496.9 | -2,427.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 139.7 | 588.6 | -448.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 5,572.9 | 7,649.2 | -2,076.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 356.7 | 259.1 | +97.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dover or Roseville safer?
Dover is safer with a total crime rate of 7,082 per 100K vs 8,897 for Roseville — a 20% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Dover has a violent crime rate of 1,012.8 per 100K while Roseville has 399.9. Roseville has lower violent crime.
About Dover, DE
Dover, Delaware, the state capital, is a small city on the St. Jones River. Home to Dover International Speedway, it's the second-largest city in Delaware with a population just under 40,000. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 40,087, Dover has a total crime rate of 7,082.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Roseville, MN
Roseville, Minnesota, a first-ring suburb of Saint Paul, is home to the state's first Target store. Its central location between the Twin Cities contributes to its robust retail and commercial presence. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 35,507, Roseville has a total crime rate of 8,896.8 per 100,000 residents.