19720 Zip Code, New Castle

Crime Rate & Statistics

A-

Safe zip code — below-average crime across most categories

Safer than 0% of zip codes in New Castle

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Average

Low 84 / 300 High

Violent Crime 64

36% below national avg

Property Crime 103

3% above national avg

City Ranking

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Is 19720 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is safe. Zip code 19720 in New Castle, DE has a safety grade of A-. The overall crime index is 84, which is 16% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in New Castle.

Looking at specific crime types, burglary is the most elevated concern (index: 115, 15% above average), while rape is the lowest risk (index: 19). Property crime is more prevalent than violent crime here, consistent with broader national patterns.

Highest Risk

Burglary · Index 115 (15% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Rape · Index 19 (81% below avg)

19720 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and New Castle city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs New Castle	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	86	-14%	N/A	Average
Assault	67	-33%	N/A	Low
Robbery	85	-15%	N/A	Average
Rape	19	-81%	N/A	Low
Property Crime
Burglary	115	+15%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	109	+9%	N/A	Moderate
Vehicle Theft	86	-14%	N/A	Average

19720 Crime Map

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19720 Demographics & Context

Population

60,705

Median Income

$76,386

Home Value

$260,454

Median Age

Pop. Density

1,167/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 13.1%

Graduate Degree 5.9%

Housing

66%

34%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 41.6%

Black 42.4%

Hispanic 15.1%

Asian 3.2%

19720 Crime Map

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New Castle Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 19720, New Castle?

Zip code 19720 in New Castle, DE has a crime safety grade of A- as of 2026. The overall crime index is 84, which is 16% below the national average. Zip code 19720 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in New Castle.

Is Zip code 19720 a safe neighborhood in New Castle?

Zip code 19720 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in New Castle, earning a crime grade of A-. The highest concern is Burglary (index: 115), while Rape is the lowest risk (index: 19). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in New Castle.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 19720?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 19720 is Burglary, with a crime index of 115 (15% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 19720?

Zip code 19720 has a population of approximately 60,705. The median household income is $76,386. The median home value is $260,454. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 19720 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 19720's overall crime rate is 16% below the national average (index 84 vs 100). Within New Castle, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.