Find Police Blotter in Newark
Newark is a New Castle County city and home to the University of Delaware. The Newark police blotter runs through the Newark Police Department Records Unit. Delaware law only lets the victim listed on a crime report get a free copy. The first victim's copy is free. Extra copies cost $20 each. Non-victims need a subpoena or other legal route. Collision reports cost $20, or $60 for serious injury or fatality files. This page walks through every Newark police blotter source and shows where to send records requests.
Newark Overview
Newark Police Department Records Unit
The Newark Police Department Records Division processes every request for incident reports and traffic collision reports. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (302) 366-7100 and press option 3 to reach the records staff. A photo ID is required to get any Newark police blotter report.

Pull the full rules at newarkde.gov/333/Records-Unit. The request form is online at the Police Report Request Form link. Under Delaware law, police reports are not subject to release under FOIA. Only the victim on the report gets a copy for free. Other requests need a subpoena or other legal route.
Note: Newark police blotter collision reports only go to parties listed on the report, legal representatives, or the insurance company tied to the vehicles involved.
Newark Crime Statistics
The Newark Police Department submits all reported crimes to the FBI through the State Bureau of Identification. Newark switched to NIBRS, the National Incident-Based Reporting System, in 2021. NIBRS provides more detail about offenses, victims, offenders, and demographics than the old Summary Reporting System.

The NPD Crime Statistics page shows graphs of major crimes reported, brief summaries of trends, and links out to the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Additional tools include a Crime Mapping website for up-to-date info and the Delaware Public Crash Data Map for motor vehicle collision data. Arson offenses are reported by the State Fire Marshal, not Newark police.
For statewide context, check sac.delaware.gov. The Statistical Analysis Center pulls Newark numbers into the annual Crime in Delaware report alongside Wilmington and Dover.
Newark Police Press Releases
The Newark Police Department posts press releases about arrests, incidents, and public safety matters. Sample items cover drug possession arrests, wanted person notifications, investigation updates, and safety reminders. The disclaimer on each post states that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Read the latest posts at newarkde.gov/m/newsflash. Anonymous tips route through three channels: text 302NPD and your message to TIP411, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or use the online form at www.tipsubmit.com. Cash rewards may be available for tips that lead to arrests.
Newark Alarm Registration
Newark requires every alarm user to register with the city. A separate registration is needed for each alarm site. You have 30 days to register after a new system goes live or after you take over an existing account. The fee is $10 per year for a burglary alarm. Add $10 more for a panic or robbery alarm.
Some users are exempt. Residential users over age 65, users with disabilities, and users awarded funds by the Delaware Victim's Compensation Assistance program can skip the fee. The site must be the primary residence, and no business can be run from it.
Register through the alarm coordinator. The program cuts false alarms, speeds up emergency response, and keeps current contact info on file. File a registration through the city's online tools or by mail.
Newark Police Blotter FOIA and Warrants
Under Delaware FOIA, police reports are explicitly not subject to public release. That is codified through exemptions like 29 Del. C. § 10002(o)(3) for investigatory files. The 15 business day response rule under 29 Del. C. § 10003(h) still applies to records that are open under FOIA.
For warrants tied to Newark police blotter cases, search the DELJIS public wanted persons file at pubsrv.deljis.delaware.gov. Court cases from Newark arrests show on courts.delaware.gov/CourtConnect. Use the State of Delaware FOIA Portal for state-level filings.
New Castle County records and county-wide FOIA items route through the county's FOIA coordinator. See the New Castle County page for the full county-level process, contacts, and forms.
Types of Newark Police Blotter Records
A Newark police blotter entry can take several forms. Short-form logs list a date, call type, and general location. Long-form press items add suspect names, ages, and the full charge list. Crime statistics roll the raw entries into graphs and trends.
The most common items you will see on the Newark police blotter include arrest announcements, drug possession cases, traffic stops that turn into bigger cases, wanted person updates, and safety reminders. The department also posts news about investigations that affect the University of Delaware area.
Newark's crime data feeds into NIBRS. Each incident is coded by offense type, victim count, offender count, and demographics. That feed flows into the FBI Crime Data Explorer and into the annual Crime in Delaware report. Trend graphs on the NPD site pull from the same data set.
Response Times and Fees for Newark Records
Standard FOIA requests get 15 business days under 29 Del. C. § 10003(h). Complex items may take longer. The department has to send a note explaining the delay. Victim copies of crime reports are free on the first pull. Extra copies run $20 each. Standard collision reports cost $20. Serious injury and fatality collision reports run $60.
A Newark police blotter denial can be challenged with the Delaware Attorney General. File a petition and cite the specific records you wanted. Past opinions sit at attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/opinions. The opinions are a useful guide to what the department can and cannot hold back under state FOIA. Recent rulings have shaped how Delaware agencies treat body-worn camera footage and CAD logs.
The ACLU of Delaware FOIA guide walks first-time filers through each step. The guide covers identifying the right public body, gathering specifics, submitting the request, and following up within a week to confirm receipt. Newark's records staff follow the same rules, so a well-formed request gets a faster response.
Newark Sex Offender Info
Sex offender compliance in Newark follows the state program. Only Tier II and Tier III offenders show on the public registry. Tier I offenders do not appear. Search the registry at sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov.
The state runs the registry under Title 11, sections 4120 and 4121. Call the State Bureau of Identification at (302) 739-5882 to report bad info. Email alerts notify you about new registrations near an address you flag. The map view helps you see offenders in the University of Delaware area or other Newark neighborhoods.
Newark Police Blotter Quick Contacts
Key numbers for the Newark police blotter and related records:
- Newark PD Records Unit: (302) 366-7100, option 3
- Delaware Crime Stoppers: 1-800-TIP-3333
- State Bureau of Identification: (302) 739-5882
- New Castle County PD Records: (302) 395-8171
- TIP411 text line: send 302NPD + message
Nearby New Castle County cities with their own pages: Wilmington, Middletown, New Castle, and Delaware City. See the New Castle County page for county-wide records.
Newark residents can check the crime statistics page and the press release feed for most routine Newark police blotter items. Formal FOIA filings are needed for specific incident or collision reports under the victim rules.