Middletown, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Middletown Police Department serves the city of Middletown, DE in New Castle County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,120 violent crimes and 2,296 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.9 per 100k residents, which is 33.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 165.4 per 100k, 1.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate70.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,120 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents260 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate165.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,296 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate133.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,989 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.9 | B | 1120 | 106.2 | -33.2% |
| Property Crime | 165.4 | C | 2296 | 163.6 | +1.1% |
| Robbery | 3.9 | B | 40 | 5.8 | -32.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.8 | B | 260 | 22.3 | -29.2% |
| Burglary | 19.7 | B | 174 | 24.0 | -18.0% |
| Larceny | 133.9 | C | 1989 | 116.4 | +15.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.8 | A | 133 | 22.2 | -46.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle | 10 miles | F 199.1 | D 217.2 | Violent: 180.8% higher Property: 31.3% higher |
| Newark | 10 miles | C 98.8 | B 121.8 | Violent: 39.3% higher Property: 26.4% lower |
| Newport | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 224.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 35.8% higher |
| Delaware City | 11 miles | C 105.3 | A 52.7 | Violent: 48.5% higher Property: 68.2% lower |
| Smyrna | 12 miles | D 133.7 | C 193.1 | Violent: 88.5% higher Property: 16.7% higher |