Harrington, DE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Harrington Police Department serves the city of Harrington, DE in Kent County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 768 violent crimes and 404 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 208.2 per 100k residents, which is 96.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 130.1 per 100k, 20.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate208.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents768 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents306 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 208.2 | F | 768 | 106.2 | +96.0% |
| Property Crime | 130.1 | B | 404 | 163.6 | -20.5% |
| Burglary | 26.0 | C | 69 | 24.0 | +8.3% |
| Larceny | 78.1 | B | 306 | 116.4 | -32.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.0 | C | 28 | 22.2 | +17.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felton | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 367.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 182.4% higher |
| Milford | 9 miles | F 352.3 | F 294.8 | Violent: 69.2% higher Property: 126.6% higher |
| Bridgeville | 12 miles | A 35.1 | B 140.6 | Violent: 83.1% lower Property: 8.0% higher |
| Dover | 13 miles | F 285.3 | F 531.3 | Violent: 37.0% higher Property: 308.3% higher |
| Clayton | 13 miles | A 23.0 | A 23.0 | Violent: 89.0% lower Property: 82.3% lower |