Kent County, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kent County in DE is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,147 violent crimes and 10,964 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.8 per 100k residents, which is -27.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 250.3 per 100k, +53.0% 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 Rate76.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,147 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,684 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate250.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,964 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate95.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents438 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate148.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,796 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents708 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.8 | B | 8147 | 106.2 | -27.7% |
| Property Crime | 250.3 | D | 10964 | 163.6 | +53.0% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 26 | 0.5 | +47.3% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 162 | 3.5 | -77.8% |
| Robbery | 1.3 | A | 168 | 5.8 | -77.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.4 | A | 1684 | 22.3 | -71.2% |
| Burglary | 95.3 | F | 438 | 24.0 | +296.5% |
| Larceny | 148.0 | D | 9796 | 116.4 | +27.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 708 | 22.2 | -68.2% |
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
Cheswold Police Department
Cheswold, DE
Wyoming Police Department
Wyoming, DE
Viola Police Department
Viola, DE