Is Lakewood or Wilmington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lakewood is safer than Wilmington (Safety Score 7/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 4,270 per 100,000 versus 4,286 for Wilmington — 0% lower. Lakewood has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lakewood has a 81% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Lakewood, WA?
Lakewood — 5-Year Trend
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Wilmington — 5-Year Trend
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Lakewood, WA
Wilmington, DE
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lakewood | Wilmington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,270.0 | 4,285.8 | -15.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 648.1 | 1,127.1 | -479.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.5 | 34.7 | -28.3 |
| Rape Rate | 61.4 | 7.0 | +54.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 130.9 | 254.3 | -123.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 449.3 | 831.0 | -381.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,621.9 | 3,158.8 | +463.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 510.7 | 486.4 | +24.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,484.1 | 2,001.2 | +483.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 627.1 | 671.2 | -44.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakewood or Wilmington safer?
Lakewood is safer with a total crime rate of 4,270 per 100K vs 4,286 for Wilmington — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lakewood has a violent crime rate of 648.1 per 100K while Wilmington has 1,127.1. Lakewood has lower violent crime.
About Lakewood, WA
Lakewood, WA, a city incorporated in 1996, sits between Tacoma and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Its diverse population, with a significant military presence, resides among lakes and historic estates like Thornewood Castle. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 61,873, Lakewood has a total crime rate of 4,270.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, Delaware, a port city on the Christina River, is home to the Rollins Building, a historic landmark. Its diverse population of roughly 70,000 resides just 30 miles south of Philadelphia. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 71,958, Wilmington has a total crime rate of 4,285.8 per 100,000 residents.