Milford, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Milford Police Department serves the city of Milford, DE in Kent, Sussex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,535 violent crimes and 2,440 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 352.3 per 100k residents, which is 231.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 294.8 per 100k, 80.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 FAnnual Rate352.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,535 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate86.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents335 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate294.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,440 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate280.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,137 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 352.3 | F | 2535 | 106.2 | +231.7% |
| Property Crime | 294.8 | F | 2440 | 163.6 | +80.2% |
| Robbery | 7.2 | D | 84 | 5.8 | +23.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 86.3 | F | 335 | 22.3 | +287.7% |
| Burglary | 14.4 | A | 223 | 24.0 | -40.2% |
| Larceny | 280.4 | F | 2137 | 116.4 | +140.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington | 9 miles | F 208.2 | B 130.1 | Violent: 40.9% lower Property: 55.9% lower |
| Felton | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 367.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 24.6% higher |
| Milton | 11 miles | A 54.1 | A 54.1 | Violent: 84.6% lower Property: 81.7% lower |
| Dover | 13 miles | F 285.3 | F 531.3 | Violent: 19.0% lower Property: 80.2% higher |
| Clayton | 13 miles | A 23.0 | A 23.0 | Violent: 93.5% lower Property: 92.2% lower |