Kent County, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kent County in DE is served by 20 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,742 violent crimes and 16,781 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.1 per 100k residents, which is 25.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 232.4 per 100k, 42.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate79.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,742 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents363 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,925 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate232.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,781 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate87.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,486 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate138.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,485 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,220 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.1 | B | 14742 | 106.2 | -25.6% |
| Property Crime | 232.4 | D | 16781 | 163.6 | +42.1% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 51 | 0.5 | +33.9% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 363 | 3.5 | -79.8% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 252 | 5.8 | -79.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 2925 | 22.3 | -69.8% |
| Burglary | 87.2 | F | 1486 | 24.0 | +262.8% |
| Larceny | 138.6 | C | 13485 | 116.4 | +19.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 1220 | 22.2 | -70.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dover Police Department
Dover, DE
Harrington Police Department
Harrington, DE
Camden Police Department
Camden, DE
Clayton Police Department
Clayton, DE
Felton Police Department
Felton, DE
Frederica Police Department
Frederica, DE
Kenton Police Department
Kenton, DE
Environmental Control
State Capitol Police
Dover Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal
Fish and Wildlife
Park Rangers
Cheswold Police Department
Cheswold, DE
Attorney General: Kent County
Wyoming Police Department
Wyoming, DE
Delaware State University
Viola Police Department
Viola, DE