Rehoboth Beach Safety: Ensuring a Safe and Enjoyable Visit

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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant boardwalk. To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, the City of Rehoboth Beach and its Beach Patrol take several measures to protect visitors and residents alike.

What are the Lifeguard Services at Rehoboth Beach?

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Lifeguards are on duty from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through three weeks following Labor Day. Guarded hours are 10 am-5 pm weekdays and 10 am-5:30 pm weekends and holidays.

What are the Beach Safety Rules and Regulations at Rehoboth Beach?

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  • Prohibited Items: Tents, tarps, cabanas, pavilions, canopies, sportsbrellas, and similar devices are prohibited, except for baby tents up to 36″ high x 36″ wide x 36″ deep for shading infants and small children.
  • Umbrella Regulations: Umbrellas with a circular shade no greater than 8′ in diameter and a central pole no longer than 7’6″ in height are permitted. They must be anchored to prevent uncontrolled movement.
  • Personal Items: Remove all personal items, including umbrellas and baby tents, from the beach by 10 pm daily. Items left unattended between 10 pm and 7 am will be removed and discarded.
  • Grills and Cooking Devices: Grills or any cooking and heating devices that use fire are prohibited.
  • Smoking Areas: The city has designated several smoke-free areas, including parks and playgrounds, the bandwalk plaza, boardwalk and accessways, dune crossings, and the beach except in designated smoking areas.
  • Beach Closures: The beach is closed from 1-5 am for safety and health reasons.

What are the Crime and Safety Statistics for Rehoboth Beach?

  • Violent Crime Rate: 840.3 per 100,000 residents, higher than the national average of 282.7.
  • Property Crime Rate: 9,579.8 per 100,000 residents, higher than the national average of 2,042.8.
  • Overall Crime Grade: D-, indicating a higher crime rate compared to the average US city.

What are the Additional Safety Measures at Rehoboth Beach?

  • Beach Wheelchairs: Available on a first-come, first-served basis from 10 am-5 pm during the beach season. Call 302-227-2280 for sign-out information.
  • Police Department: The Rehoboth Beach Police Department is located at 229 Rehoboth Avenue. For emergencies, dial 911. The non-emergency police number is 302-227-2577.

References

  1. City of Rehoboth. (n.d.). Beach Patrol. Retrieved from https://www.cityofrehoboth.com/beach-patrol
  2. BestPlaces. (n.d.). Rehoboth Beach, DE Crime. Retrieved from https://www.bestplaces.net/crime/city/delaware/rehoboth_beach
  3. Niche. (n.d.). Rehoboth Beach Crime Rates and Statistics. Retrieved from https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/rehoboth-beach-sussex-de/crime-safety/
  4. CrimeGrade. (n.d.). The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Retrieved from https://crimegrade.org/safest-places-in-rehoboth-beach-de/
  5. City of Rehoboth. (n.d.). Beach Safety and Rules. Retrieved from https://www.cityofrehoboth.com/beach-and-boardwalk/beach-safety-and-rules.

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