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Is Milford, Delaware Safe?

Population 14,723 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,723, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Milford earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,550 per 100K.

Milford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMilfordDelaware AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate303.7337.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2016.82124.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1550.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate349.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2017/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Milford

Violent crime in Milford is below the national average. The rate of 303.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2016.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,550 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Milford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary363
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,550
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft349
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Milford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Milford
303.7
State
337.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Milford
2016.8
State
2124.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Milford Safety

Is Milford safe?
Not especially. Milford earns a C- with a crime rate of 232 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Milford?
232 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 303.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2016.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Milford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Milford's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,550 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Milford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Milford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Milford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Milford?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Milford's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Milford compare to other cities in Delaware?
Below average for the state. Milford ranks behind about 81% of Delaware cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Milford 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 Milford?
Bad. A C- grade and 232 per-thousand rate put Milford below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 304 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Milford?
303.7 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (49), 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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