Middletown, NY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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23%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

3%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

27%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Middletown_{/100k people}	New York_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	547	n/a (estimate)	1,791	2,151	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	6.5	4.0	6.3
Rape	8	n/a	26.2	29.5	40.0
Robbery	22	n/a	72.0	112.0	66.1
Assault	77	n/a	252.1	283.8	268.2
Violent crime	109	n/a (estimate)	357	429	370
Burglary	42	n/a	137.5	162.5	269.8
Theft	373	n/a	1,221.4	1,422.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	23	n/a	75.3	137.1	282.7
Property crime	438	n/a (estimate)	1,434	1,722	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Middletown, NY

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Middletown is 22.9% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 109 violent crimes reported in Middletown, equivalent to 357 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 3.5%. Additionally, Middletown recorded 438 property crimes, amounting to 1434 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 26.6%.

The violent crime rate in Middletown closely mirrors the national average among all cities that reported crime, with 357 incidents per 100,000 people. The national average for violent crime per 100,000 people was 370. This consistency highlights Middletown as a community where safety standards are in line with the broader national landscape, providing residents with a reliable sense of security.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Middletown?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Middletown. Based on the results of the surveys (38 responses), 50% of people felt that there was very little crime in Middletown and felt safe walking alone at night. While 50% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Middletown a Safe Place to Live?

Is Middletown a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Middletown has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 23%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 1.5 daily incidents, encompassing 0.3 violent crimes and 1.2 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Middletown as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Middletown Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Middletown. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Middletown has increased by 44%. Violent crimes have increased by 43.4%, while property crimes have increased by 44.1%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Middletown

In areas where employment options are limited or where a significant proportion of jobs offer meager wages, the likelihood of heightened unemployment and homelessness increases. Regions facing challenges related to unemployment or inadequate income may become more vulnerable to a surge in crime stemming from economic instability. While low unemployment rates tend to lead to reduced crime in most areas. Middletown currently has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. This could be one of many factors that could contribute to a higher or lower crime rate.

The educational level within a community can have an influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of education are associated with reduced crime rates, as they offer individuals improved employment prospects and alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment tends to correspond with higher crime rates. In Middletown, 78.1% of residents have achieved at least a high school diploma, which differs from the national average of 83%.

Middletown has a ratio of police officers and civilians per 1,000 residents that differs from the national norm, with 2.92 officers and civilians per 1,000 residents, compared to 3.25 nationwide. Crime rates are profoundly influenced by the effectiveness of law enforcement and community policing endeavors. A resilient and cooperative partnership between law enforcement agencies and the community can serve as a deterrent to criminal activities, ultimately enhancing safety. The efficacy of law enforcement extends beyond mere numbers and extends into the realm of community policing strategies, emphasizing the cultivation of trust and collaboration between officers and the community. It is not merely a matter of quantity but the quality of engagement with the community that matters most.

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 23% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Middletown are 3% lower than the national average
In Middletown you have a 1 in 56 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Middletown is safer than 34% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Middletown has increased by 32%

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Daily Crime In Middletown (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Middletown, New York is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Middletown are 1.20 times less than the New York average and 1.30 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Middletown are 1.20 times less than than New York and 1.04 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Middletown are 1.20 times less than than New York and 1.36 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Middletown (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Middletown to every other city in New York, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Middletown safe? The gauges above illustrate that Middletown is safer than 50% of every city located within New York along with 34% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in New York and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Middletown, NY is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Middletown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Middletown is 1 in 281

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Middletown is 1 in 70

The chance of being a victim of crime in Middletown is 1 in 56

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Middletown, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 281. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 70 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Middletown is 1 in 56.

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

Determining whether Middletown is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Middletown violent crime rates have increased by 32%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 32% year over year. Total crimes for Middletown has increased by 32% in the same time frame.

Middletown police department

Item	Middletown	New York	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	83	109,351	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.9	2.9	3.3

There are a total of 83 Middletown police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 1.9% greater than the New York average and 10.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in New York

State	Total offenders	New York_/100K	National_/100K
New York	25,064	137	266

There are a total of 25,064 sex offenders in New York. This yields a total of 137 sex offenders in New York per 100,000 residents which is 48% 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}
Vernon Valley, NJ	1,171	76	531	608
Matamoras, PA	2,274	110	582	692
Rock Hill, NY	2,204	150	600	750
Walton Park, NY	3,369	165	661	825
Florida, NY	2,873	178	714	892
Otisville, NY	1,515	179	717	895
Mountain Lodge Park, NY	2,824	191	768	959
Middletown, NY	28,018	357	1,434	1,791

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Zionsville, IN	28,035	15	359	375
East Chicago, IN	28,044	472	2,382	2,854
Bethany, OR	28,047	144	1,233	1,376
Melrose, MA	28,054	59	496	555
Saratoga Springs, NY	28,056	334	1,825	2,159
Middletown, NY	28,018	357	1,434	1,791

Source: The Middletown, NY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.