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Is Middletown, Delaware Safe?

Population 25,798 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Middletown has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 262.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,091 per 100K.

Middletown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiddletownDelaware AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate231.8337.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2388.92124.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate2091.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate255.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

262.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

232/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2389/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Middletown

Violent crime in Middletown is below the national average. The rate of 231.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2388.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,091 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Middletown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary318
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,091
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft255
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Middletown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middletown
231.8
State
337.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middletown
2388.9
State
2124.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Middletown Safety

Is Middletown safe?
Not especially. Middletown earns a D with a crime rate of 262.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Middletown?
262.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 231.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2388.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Middletown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Middletown's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,091 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Middletown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Middletown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Middletown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Middletown?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Middletown's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Middletown compare to other cities in Delaware?
Below average for the state. Middletown ranks behind about 79% of Delaware cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Middletown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Middletown?
Bad. A D grade and 262.1 per-thousand rate put Middletown below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 232 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Middletown?
231.8 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (38), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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