It is one of the 13 original colonies in the United States and is found on the eastern coast of the country between the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. It is among the forty-nine states, with a population of approximately 950 thousand people. For any person, who is planning to relocate to a new area or planning to visit an unknown area, the safety of the area is something that is always considered. 

Crime Rates

It has been established that crime rates in Delaware were comparatively lower than in other states in the country. According to the data available, the violent crime rate has been estimated to be approximately 19% less than the national average in Delaware. Although some areas within Delaware experience slightly higher crime rates, most areas are safer than the national average criminal rate.

Thus, the city of Wilmington does experience more cases of violent crime as compared to the entire state of Delaware. However, even the violent crime rate in Wilmington has been decreasing trend over the last decade and the rate is down to near 30% over the last 10 years. For instance, Other cities like Dover, Newark, and Georgetown have a much lower crime rate than that estimated for New York City.

Overall and in particular, the probability of becoming a victim of violent crime as a tourist or a resident of Delaware remains below average. Violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery are also lower than in most other states, for property crimes such as burglary, theft, and car-jacking, the rates are also low. In any place, crime can occur but from what is seen from Delaware, it is among the safest places in terms of crime.

Natural Disasters

Delaware rarely contends with tornadoes, and any earthquakes that do occur are typically negligible. It is characterized by a lack of destructive earthquakes in the past and tornado occurrence rates ranked the lowest in the country. Delaware is another state which does not suffer from hurricanes directly or very seldom as it is not in the direct path of the southern Atlantic coast. Of them, the few that have hit the state have normally done so after a significant prior erosion of their capital. The most common natural disaster would be flash flooding, and yet even flood-type natural disasters in Delaware are not as severe as in flood-prone areas.

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety

While there may not be a large population in Delaware as compared to other states in the US, there are areas that are problematic in terms of traffic and cross-walk dangers. But, in general, traffic during the summer tourist season, especially within the beach resort cities of Delaware, poses some risks to pedestrians. However, attempts to enhance the walkability of beach towns have provided some relief to pedestrians from some of the challenges.

Like in the whole nation, the main unintentional deaths are those resulting from motor vehicle accidents. Delaware has laws in place that every driver should follow; they include not driving under the influence of alcohol or when distracted and strapping seat belts. Additionally higher than the national average for such events involving motor vehicles are pedestrian accidents and deaths in the state.

traffic safety concerns have not been unnoticed in Delaware and the state is continually improving on its infrastructure and educational campaigns concerning the improvement of traffic safety across the state. Current improvement plans imply that in the future, traffic may improve and pedestrians will have easy access to buildings.

In Conclusion

Delaware has several aspects that are conducive to safety the state ranks as one of the safest in the country by most standards. The crime rate in every segment is relatively low. Violent crime is minimal here which has been evidenced by its low rating compared to the national statistics as well as the declining incidences. So also, property crime takes place at some of the lowest rates. Unpredictable climatic conditions are not frequent thus ruling out most of the natural calamity that’s a yearly menace to whoever resides along the shores.

However, Delaware can avoid or minimize a number of the safety risks that are present in other states of its category if its deficiencies, especially in traffic safety, are considered. For those who may want to become residents of Delaware or are planning to spend considerable time there, they are equally guaranteed that most of the time the place is secure for both residents and visitors.