Milton, DE Crime


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Milton, Delaware has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 20 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, the town struggles with a higher rate of property crime, with a rate of 32.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. Despite efforts to address these issues, crime remains a concern for the community. As a resident of Milton, I am aware of the importance of taking precautions to protect myself and my property, while also advocating for measures to improve safety in our town. It is important for us to work together to address crime in our community and make it a safer place for everyone.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Milton violent crime is 20.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Milton property crime is 32.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Milton, DE Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001118.8000118.8356.3178.1118.859.4
2002292.9000292.93046.314061523.1117.2
2003883.4058.9117.8706.74711.41177.93474.758.9
2004393.700168.72253374.61068.62249.756.2
2005997.80110.90886.94767.21884.72882.50
2006827.80110.4165.6551.95794.72483.43256.155.2
2007831.90110.9277.3443.75213.52107.62939.5166.4
2008548.50164.654.9329.14552.92468.52084.50
2009649.40108.2162.3378.85140.72435.12381324.7
20101381.5053.1106.31222.170674197.72709.9159.4
2011653.3038.4115.3499.64073.81575.72382.8115.3
2012377.4000377.43358.51207.52113.237.7
2013632.70111.674.4446.63051.713771600.374.4
2014690.90181.8181.8327.328001418.21309.172.7
2015249.60035.7213.92067.7784.31283.40
2016104.3034.8069.61113347.8765.20
2017238.70136.434.168.21568.9272.91261.934.1
2018000001584.6539.41011.533.7
2019132.6000132.61325.8198.91093.833.1

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Ellendale, DE450.52,927.941062019
Georgetown, DE568.94,128.16,68972019
Lewes, DE121.71,369.42,86992019
Milford, DE724.65,046.69,872112019
Millsboro, DE596.84,885.12,506132019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Ellendale, DE450.52,927.941062019
Georgetown, DE568.94,128.16,68972019
Lewes, DE121.71,369.42,86992019
Millsboro, DE596.84,885.12,506132019
Rehoboth Beach, DE646.88,279.41,525132019

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