| Crime Type | | 2004 Total | Per 100,000 People | National per 100,000 People |
| Overall Wilmington Crime Index |  | 4483 | 6063.2 | 4627.9 |
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| Wilmington Violent Crimes |  | 1049 | 1418.8 | 554.4 |
| Wilmington Murders |  | 12 | 16.2 | 6.9 |
| Wilmington Rapes |  | 27 | 36.5 | 34.6 |
| Wilmington Robberies |  | 433 | 585.6 | 195.4 |
| Wilmington Aggravated Assaults |  | 577 | 780.4 | 340.1 |
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| Wilmington Property Crimes |  | 3434 | 4644.4 | 4073.5 |
| Wilmington Burglaries |  | 817 | 1105 | 814.5 |
| Wilmington Larceny/Thefts |  | 2104 | 2845.6 | 2734.7 |
| Wilmington Motor Vehicle Thefts |  | 513 | 693.8 | 526.5 |
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