Zip 19709 (Middletown, DE) Crime

In 19709 Middletown, DE, the violent crime rate is 14.6 which is much lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Middletown stands at 20.7 which is also significantly lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that Middletown has a relatively low crime rate and could be considered a safe place to live in comparison to other cities across the United States.

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

Middletown (zip 19709) violent crime is 14.6. (The US average is 22.7)

Middletown (zip 19709) property crime is 20.7. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: The city of Middletown, Delaware does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Middletown, Delaware. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Middletown, Delaware. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Middletown, DE Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2008	724.6	0	25	216.6	483.1	3231.7	658	2398.8	174.9
2009	565.2	0	68.7	168	328.4	3207.8	519.4	2604.4	84
2010	481.4	0	29.2	131.3	320.9	2961.3	547	2312.2	102.1
2011	419.6	0	42	146.9	230.8	2119.2	403.9	1641.8	73.4
2012	307.2	0	15.6	114.6	177.1	2437.1	312.5	2015.3	109.4
2013	244.2	0	25.4	81.4	137.3	1704.1	228.9	1429.4	45.8
2014	308.7	0	45.5	70.8	192.3	2378.2	293.5	2029	55.7
2015	357.3	0	29.8	89.3	238.2	2545.5	253.1	2267.7	24.8
2016	338.7	0	38.7	96.8	203.2	2419.4	212.9	2177.5	29
2017	353.6	0	28.3	117.9	207.4	2163.8	254.6	1843.2	66
2018	286.4	4.5	17.9	67.1	196.9	1955.3	196.9	1727.1	31.3
2019	208	0	13	34.7	160.3	2036.5	303.3	1672.5	60.7

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Middletown, DE	208.0	2,036.5	21,213	3	2019
Delaware City, DE	601.1	2,841.5	1,750	9	2019
Elsinboro, NJ	206.8	1,137.5	1,088	11	2019
Elkton, MD	964.1	6,633.9	15,144	11	2019
Lower Alloways Creek, NJ	60.1	180.4	1,906	13	2019
Salem, NJ	1,552.5	4,827.7	5,979	13	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Middletown, DE	208	2,036.5	21,213	3	2019
Elkton, MD	964.1	6,633.9	15,144	11	2019
Smyrna, DE	271.9	2,090.4	10,900	14	2019
Newark, DE	250.3	2,085.0	32,674	14	2019
Pennsville township, NJ	145.8	1,603.9	13,474	14	2019
Havre de Grace, MD	259.2	1,187.9	13,610	23	2019

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Nunofya · Middletown, DE

DO NOT move to Delaware - you'll hate it!

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Delaware for 3 years now. My rent has gone up almost 20% in those 3 years. The water-supply in Middletown is HORRIBLE - you can't drink it, the ice-cubes More

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Laura · Middletown, DE

Estates of St. Anne's

Over 16 years ago

Great home - great construction. Lot sizes great. Once all of the outside amenities are completed - it will be an even better More

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