Middletown, NY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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29%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

14%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Middletown_{/100k people}	New York_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	456	n/a (estimate)	1,514	2,100	2,119
Murder	2	n/a	6.6	2.7	5.0
Rape	5	n/a	16.6	21.7	37.5
Robbery	16	n/a	53.1	96.1	60.6
Assault	70	n/a	232.5	259.6	256.1
Violent crime	93	n/a (estimate)	309	380	359
Burglary	23	n/a	76.4	136.6	229.2
Theft	322	n/a	1,069.4	1,432.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	18	n/a	59.8	150.2	258.8
Property crime	363	n/a (estimate)	1,206	1,720	1,760

Middletown crime map

The Middletown crime map by CrimeoMeter 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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An Overview of Crime Rates in Middletown, NY

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Middletown crime rate is lower than the national average by 28.5%. Specifically, there were 93 violent crimes in Middletown, equivalent to 309 per 100,000 individuals, lower than the national average by 14%. Furthermore, Middletown recorded 363 property crimes, amounting to 1206 per 100,000 residents, which was lower than the average by 31.5%.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Middletown?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Middletown residents. Out of the respondents (39 in total), 49% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Middletown were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 51% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

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 29%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 1.25 daily incidents, encompassing 0.25 violent crimes and 0.99 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 us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Middletown crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Middletown has increased by 20% year over year. Violent crime has increased by 22.4% and property crime has increased by 19.4%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Middletown

The economic prosperity of a city's inhabitants exerts substantial influence on crime stats. Elevated poverty rates and income inequality can precipitate heightened criminal activity, as individuals may turn to illicit means to fulfill their fundamental requirements. While lower poverty rates could lead to lower Middletown crime rates. In Middletown, the poverty rate stands at 14.8%, diverging from the national average of 15.1%.

In Middletown, 78.1% of residents have graduated from high school, whereas the national average stands at 83%. The educational makeup of a community can exert a significant influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of educational attainment are associated with reduced crime rates, as they furnish individuals with improved employment prospects and viable alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, communities characterized by lower educational achievement often grapple with higher crime rates, as limited opportunities may drive individuals towards criminal behavior.

In areas where housing affordability is an issue, crime can become a significant concern. Some individuals and families may be forced to live in overcrowded or substandard housing conditions, which can increase stress and potentially contribute to domestic disputes and related crimes. The median home price in Middletown is $333,666, compared to a national average of $326,622.

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Crime Quick Facts

Middletown crime rates are 29% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Middletown are 14% lower than the national average
In Middletown you have a 1 in 67 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 decreased 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 1.39 times less than the New York average and 1.40 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Middletown are 1.23 times less than than New York and 1.16 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Middletown are 1.43 times less than than New York and 1.46 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 52% 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 324

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Middletown is 1 in 83

The chance of being a victim of crime in Middletown is 1 in 67

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Middletown, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 324. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 83 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 67.

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 decreased by 32%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 32% year over year. Total crimes for Middletown has decreased 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}
Matamoras, PA	2,330	54	316	370
Vernon Valley, NJ	1,214	64	417	481
Rock Hill, NY	2,269	124	563	687
Washington Heights, NY	2,011	132	597	729
Wurtsboro, NY	1,053	145	657	802
Florida, NY	2,974	147	664	811
Harriman, NY	3,112	156	708	865
Middletown, NY	29,092	309	1,206	1,514

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bethany, OR	29,089	143	1,032	1,175
Saugus, MA	29,084	250	1,402	1,652
Aberdeen, SD	29,054	268	1,411	1,678
Williamsport, PA	29,130	336	1,960	2,296
Jeffersontown, KY	29,051	105	2,276	2,381
Middletown, NY	29,092	309	1,206	1,514

Source: The Middletown, NY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.