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Harrington, DE Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Harrington Police Department serves the city of Harrington, DE in Kent County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 768 violent crimes and 404 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 208.2 per 100k residents, which is 96.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 130.1 per 100k, 20.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 F
Annual Rate208.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents768 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate130.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate78.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents306 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime208.2F768106.2+96.0%
Property Crime130.1B404163.6-20.5%
Burglary26.0C6924.0+8.3%
Larceny78.1B306116.4-32.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft26.0C2822.2+17.3%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Felton 6 miles
N/A 0.0
F 367.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 182.4% higher
Milford 9 miles
F 352.3
F 294.8
Violent: 69.2% higher
Property: 126.6% higher
Bridgeville 12 miles
A 35.1
B 140.6
Violent: 83.1% lower
Property: 8.0% higher
Dover 13 miles
F 285.3
F 531.3
Violent: 37.0% higher
Property: 308.3% higher
Clayton 13 miles
A 23.0
A 23.0
Violent: 89.0% lower
Property: 82.3% lower