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Is Middletown, New York Safe?

Population 30,098 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 30,098, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Middletown earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,439 per 100K.

Middletown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiddletownNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate385.4320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2076.22030.01,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate286.0--268.2
Theft Rate1439.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate308.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

385/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2076/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Middletown

Violent crime in Middletown is close to the national average. The rate of 385.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2076.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,439 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Middletown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault286
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,439
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft308
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Middletown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middletown
385.4
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middletown
2076.2
State
2030.0
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 246.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Middletown?
246.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 385.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2076.2 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 (1,439 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?
Crime rates have held steady in Middletown, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Middletown compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Middletown ranks behind about 84% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Middletown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Middletown?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.2 per-thousand rate put Middletown below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 385 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Middletown?
385.4 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (286), robbery (48), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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