Middletown, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

59%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

56%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

59%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Middletown crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Middletown crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Middletown crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Middletown crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Middletown_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	946 (estimate)	2,497	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	8.3	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	31.9	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	130.7	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	161 (estimate)	426	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	185.9	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	547.4	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	785 (estimate)	2,071	1,917

Middletown crime map

The Middletown crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Middletown as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Middletown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Middletown crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Middletown crime rates are 59% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Middletown are 56% lower than the national average
In Middletown you have a 1 in 106 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Middletown is safer than 64% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Middletown has not changed

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Middletown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Middletown is 1 in 620

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Middletown is 1 in 128

The chance of being a victim of crime in Middletown is 1 in 106

Year Over Year Crime In Middletown (per 100,000 people)

Middletown police department

Item	Middletown	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.3	3.3

Sex offenders in Maryland

State	Total offenders	Maryland_/100K	National_/100K
Maryland	7,370	135	266

There are a total of 7,370 sex offenders in Maryland. This yields a total of 135 sex offenders in Maryland per 100,000 residents which is 49% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bolivar, WV	1,272	37	168	205
Shepherdstown, WV	1,657	37	168	205
Monrovia, MD	1,556	60	291	350
Bartonsville, MD	1,786	78	380	458
Adamstown, MD	2,130	79	384	463
Lovettsville, VA	2,447	62	435	497
Boonsboro, MD	3,594	0	497	497
Middletown, MD	4,694	161	785	946

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fountain Hill, PA	4,693	197	1,169	1,366
Stock Island, FL	4,692	99	516	615
New Freedom, PA	4,691	73	433	506
Dexter, MI	4,691	119	402	521
Wilmer, TX	4,698	292	2,156	2,448
Middletown, MD	4,694	161	785	946

Source: The Middletown, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.