Harrington, DE has a C safety grade (44/100) with a violent crime rate of 386 per 100,000, 10% above the national average.

FBI UCR 2024 Per-capita rates FBI UCR + NIBRS

Harrington, DE Crime Rate & Safety

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents, drawn directly from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. Compare against state and national averages.

PlainCrime home → About this data
C
Safety grade
Average
385.8
Violent / 100K
2057.6
Property / 100K
4K
Population
+10%
vs U.S. avg

The verdict

Harrington earns a C safety grade: violent crime runs 10% above the U.S. average, placing it among the highest-crime cities in the country.

C
PlainCrime safety grade
+10%
violent crime vs. U.S. average
19th
percentile of 8,986 U.S. cities
2,057.6
property crimes per 100K

Crime data sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program, covering violent crime, property crime, and individual offense categories. Safety grades reflect a composite analysis of violent and property crime rates benchmarked against national averages. For context on how crime statistics are collected and what they mean for community safety, read our guide to understanding FBI crime data.

Is Harrington, DE safe? Harrington has a violent crime rate of 385.8 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data, 10% higher than the national average and 5% above the Delaware average. The city receives a safety grade of C (Average). Property crime rate: 2057.6/100K. Population: 3,888.

FBI UCR Data Snapshot: Harrington, DE

Harrington, DE, reporting population 3,888 in 2024, recorded 15 violent crimes and 80 property crimes in the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program's Table 8 city-level submissions. The city's violent crime rate works out to 385.8 per 100,000 residents, while the property crime rate reaches 2057.6 per 100,000. Combining those two rates against national benchmarks yields a composite safety grade of C (Average), scoring 44 out of 100.

Within the violent crime count, aggravated assault accounted for 13 incidents, robbery 0, murder 0, and rape 2 in 2024. Property crime splits into larceny-theft (66), burglary (8), motor vehicle theft (6), and arson (1). Larceny-theft and other property offenses typically dominate city crime counts, and larceny-theft leads Harrington's mix at 69.5% of all Part I offenses.

Against the national violent crime average, Harrington runs 10% above the US benchmark, and 5% above the Delaware statewide rate. Translated to per-capita risk, the 2024 figures imply roughly a 1 in 41 statistical chance of being named in a crime report that year, narrowing to 1 in 259 for a violent offense. UCR figures reflect offenses reported to and submitted by local law enforcement and may undercount unreported crime.

These figures come from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which compiles offenses voluntarily submitted by local law enforcement agencies. Rates are expressed per 100,000 residents so a small town and a large city sit on the same scale, 50 burglaries mean something very different in a town of 2,000 than in a city of 500,000. Two caveats matter when reading any city's numbers. First, a year with missing or partial agency reporting can understate true crime, so a sudden drop sometimes reflects a reporting gap rather than a real safety gain. Second, UCR counts reported offenses, not convictions, and many crimes are never reported at all. Treat a grade as one input among several, not a final verdict on a place.

Is Harrington, DE Safe? Safety Assessment

Based on 2024 FBI crime data, Harrington, DE receives a safety grade of C (Average) with a composite safety score of 44/100. Violent crime is 10% above the national average, indicating elevated risk compared to most US cities.

Your statistical chance of being a crime victim in Harrington is approximately 1 in 41 , with a 1 in 259 chance of being a violent crime victim. The most common crime type is larceny-theft, accounting for 69% of all reported offenses.

Safety assessments are based on FBI UCR reported crime statistics. Actual safety varies by neighborhood, time of day, and individual circumstances. Crime reporting rates differ across jurisdictions.

Safety Overview

C 44/100
Average
Composite safety score
based on FBI UCR data
Violent Crime Rate
385.8/100K
violent crimes per 100K residents
+10% vs US
Property Crime Rate
2057.6/100K
property crimes per 100K residents
+20% vs US
Total Crimes
95
reported in 2024
Population
3,888
2024 Census-based estimate

Crime Rate Breakdown, How Each Offense Compares

Each offense category's rate per 100,000 residents, benchmarked against the national average. Bars show the rate relative to the highest-rate offense in this city.

Murder 0.0/100K
Rape 51.4/100K
Robbery 0.0/100K
Aggravated Assault 334.4/100K
Burglary 205.8/100K
Larceny-Theft 1697.5/100K
Motor Vehicle Theft 154.3/100K
Arson 25.7/100K

How this works: Each bar shows the offense rate per 100,000 residents relative to the most frequent offense in this city. ▲▼ indicators compare against the FBI UCR national rate for that offense category. A longer bar means a higher per-capita rate, it does not imply the city is dangerous; use it to understand the mix of crime types. Full methodology →

Crime Breakdown (2024)

Category Count Rate /100K
Violent Crime 15 385.8
Murder 0 0
Rape 2 51.4
Robbery 0 0
Aggravated Assault 13 334.4
Property Crime 80 2057.6
Burglary 8 205.8
Larceny-Theft 66 1697.5
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 154.3
Arson 1 25.7

Per-Capita Risk Assessment

Overall Crime Risk
1 in 41
Statistical chance of being a crime victim based on 2024 data
Violent Crime Risk
1 in 259
Statistical chance of being a violent crime victim

These are statistical averages based on reported crimes. Actual risk varies significantly by neighborhood, time of day, and individual circumstances.

Crime Type Distribution (2024)

Larceny-Theft 66 (69.5%)
Aggravated Assault 13 (13.7%)
Burglary 8 (8.4%)
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 (6.3%)
Rape 2 (2.1%)
Arson 1 (1.1%)

Harrington vs Delaware vs National Average

Harrington
Violent385.8/100K
Property2057.6/100K
GradeC
Delaware
Violent367.8/100K
Property1772.7/100K
National Average
Violent352/100K
Property1711/100K

How Harrington ranks nationally

Harrington vs. every U.S. city

Violent crime per 100,000 residents, FBI UCR 2024. Lower is safer.

386 19th percentile lower than 19% of 8,986 U.S. cities

0–100: 3,427 U.S. cities (38%). Below this entry. 100–200: 2,003 U.S. cities (22%). Below this entry. 200–300: 1,232 U.S. cities (14%). Below this entry. 300–400: 742 U.S. cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. 400–500: 511 U.S. cities (6%). Above this entry. 500–600: 325 U.S. cities (4%). Above this entry. 600–700: 199 U.S. cities (2%). Above this entry. 700–800: 134 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 800–900: 94 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 900–1,000: 77 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,100: 59 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 1,100–1,200: 38 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,300: 27 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,300–1,400: 24 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,500: 12 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,500–1,600: 16 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,700: 10 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,700–1,800: 12 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,800–1,900: 11 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,900–2,000: 4 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 2,000+: 29 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. Harrington 0 2,000+ every reporting city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band of values; taller bars hold more U.S. cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program · 2024

Harrington vs. nearby cities — violent vs. property crime. X axis violent crime per 100K, Y axis property crime per 100K, split by the national averages. 9 cities; the anchor city is ringed. Harrington vs. nearby cities — violent vs. property crime SAFEST HIGHEST CRIME 113 1,224 Violent crime per 100K → 1,389 6,555 Property crime per 100K → Harrington: 386 violent · 2,058 property per 100K · grade C Harrington Wilmington: 1,127 violent · 3,159 property per 100K · grade F Dover: 1,013 violent · 6,069 property per 100K · grade F Newark: 310 violent · 1,998 property per 100K · grade C Middletown: 125 violent · 1,543 property per 100K · grade B Milford: 791 violent · 3,650 property per 100K · grade F Smyrna: 486 violent · 1,965 property per 100K · grade D Seaford: 1,134 violent · 4,568 property per 100K · grade F Georgetown: 702 violent · 4,990 property per 100K · grade F Safety grade A / B C D / F
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program · split lines are the U.S. national averages

Nearby Cities in Delaware

Compare Harrington against neighboring cities in the same state, or use our side-by-side compare tool to benchmark two cities directly.

Wilmington
F
Pop: 71,958
Violent: 1127/100K
Property: 3158.8/100K
Dover
F
Pop: 40,087
Violent: 1012.8/100K
Property: 6069.3/100K
Newark
C
Pop: 30,030
Violent: 309.7/100K
Property: 1998/100K
Middletown
B
Pop: 25,594
Violent: 125/100K
Property: 1543.3/100K
Milford
F
Pop: 14,028
Violent: 791.3/100K
Property: 3649.8/100K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Harrington, DE? ▼
Harrington has a violent crime rate of 385.8 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2057.6 per 100,000, based on 2024 FBI UCR data.
Is Harrington, DE safe? ▼
Harrington receives a safety grade of C (Average), with a safety score of 44/100. The violent crime rate is 10% above the national average and 5% above the Delaware average.
What is the population of Harrington, DE? ▼
The reporting population for Harrington is 3,888 as of 2024.
How many crimes were reported in Harrington? ▼
In 2024, Harrington reported 15 violent crimes and 80 property crimes, for a total of 95 reported offenses.
What are the odds of being a crime victim in Harrington? ▼
Based on 2024 data, the statistical chance of being a crime victim in Harrington is approximately 1 in 41, with a 1 in 259 chance of being a violent crime victim. These are statistical averages and actual risk varies by neighborhood and circumstance.
What is the most common crime in Harrington? ▼
The most common crime type in Harrington is larceny-theft, accounting for 69.5% of all reported crimes (66 incidents in 2024).

Understanding Crime Data

►
Understanding Crime Rates
How per-capita rates are calculated and what they mean
 ►
Violent vs Property Crime
Key differences between crime categories
 ►
FBI Crime Stats Explained
How the FBI collects and reports UCR data
 ►
Crime, Housing & Schools
How safety connects to housing costs and school quality

Data as of 2024. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.

Crime rates are calculated per 100,000 population. Not all agencies report complete data. FBI Crime in the United States (CIUS) Table 8. Population figures referenced from U.S. Census Bureau estimates where noted; state-level comparisons cross-check against state UCR programs. Verify with FBI.gov UCR, Census.gov QuickFacts, and HUD.gov fair-market rents.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

All federal data sources used on this page
Federal data Last updated 2026 Free public data

Coverage

50 states + DC

Full national footprint

Update cadence

Quarterly

Refreshed within 30 days of upstream release

Source agency

Federal

Authoritative data, no third-party aggregation

Page reliability score 94.0%
Industry baseline

Composite score weighing source authority, update freshness, and methodological transparency. 1.0 = full federal-source coverage with documented methodology and recent update.