| Crime Type | | 2004 Total | Per 100,000 People | National per 100,000 People |
| Overall Wilmington Crime Index |  | 7352 | 7751.8 | 4627.9 |
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| Wilmington Violent Crimes |  | 794 | 837.2 | 554.4 |
| Wilmington Murders |  | 8 | 8.4 | 6.9 |
| Wilmington Rapes |  | 57 | 60.1 | 34.6 |
| Wilmington Robberies |  | 292 | 307.9 | 195.4 |
| Wilmington Aggravated Assaults |  | 437 | 460.8 | 340.1 |
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| Wilmington Property Crimes |  | 6558 | 6914.6 | 4073.5 |
| Wilmington Burglaries |  | 1855 | 1955.9 | 814.5 |
| Wilmington Larceny/Thefts |  | 4000 | 4217.5 | 2734.7 |
| Wilmington Motor Vehicle Thefts |  | 703 | 741.2 | 526.5 |
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