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Accessing public records in Dover, DE

Dover is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Kent County court and the county clerk's office. Records related to criminal offenses are also held by Dover Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Philadelphia, Reading and Camden.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Dover residents.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Kent County include Environmental Control, State Capitol Police, Dover Fire Marshal, State Fire Marshal, Fish and Wildlife, Park Rangers, Attorney General: Kent County, Delaware State University, Animal Welfare: and State Police: Kent County.

Complete public record stats in Dover, DE

Crime rates in Dover, DE

Primary law enforecment agencies in Dover

Name Type County City
Dover Police Department City Kent Dover
On average, overall crime occurs 65% more than the national average and is solved 56% of the time. In Dover, Larceny is committed at a per capita rate (4044.2 / 100k residents) which is 188% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Larceny occurred 1574.8 times per year. And Burglary occurs at a lower rate of -49% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Dover Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 688.2 | Last Year Count: 266 | 5-Year Average Count: 268 | Solved (5yr ave): 68.06%
Dover's per capita rate is 157% higher than national rate.

+157%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 836.7 | Last Year Count: 315 | 5-Year Average Count: 325.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 68.51%
Dover's per capita rate is 120% higher than national rate.

+120%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 83.2 | Last Year Count: 22 | 5-Year Average Count: 32.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 76.54%
Dover's per capita rate is 2% higher than national rate.

+2%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 9.8 | Last Year Count: 2 | 5-Year Average Count: 3.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 78.95%
Dover's per capita rate is -10% less than national rate.

-10%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 11.8 | Last Year Count: 3 | 5-Year Average Count: 4.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 60.87%
Dover's per capita rate is 87% higher than national rate.

+87%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 136.6 | Last Year Count: 26 | 5-Year Average Count: 53.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 65.79%
Dover's per capita rate is -49% less than national rate.

-49%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 262.5 | Last Year Count: 174 | 5-Year Average Count: 102.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 16.05%
Dover's per capita rate is -7% less than national rate.

-7%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 4044.2 | Last Year Count: 1541 | 5-Year Average Count: 1574.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 29.4%
Dover's per capita rate is 188% higher than national rate.

+188%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 53.4 | Last Year Count: 17 | 5-Year Average Count: 20.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 63.46%
Dover's per capita rate is 34% higher than national rate.

+34%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 4443.2 | Last Year Count: 1741 | 5-Year Average Count: 1730.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 29.73%
Dover's per capita rate is 127% higher than national rate.

+127%

Income distribution in Dover, DE

The household income level of $20,000 To $25,000 is 84% more common than the national average, making up 7.1% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -67% less common than the national average, making up 5.8% of the population in Dover.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Dover is -20.52% less than National Ave.)

2.5%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Dover is 7.14% higher than National Ave.)

2.6%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Dover is 75.79% higher than National Ave.)

6.8%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Dover is 34.48% higher than National Ave.)

4.9%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Dover is 84.98% higher than National Ave.)

7.1%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Dover is 25.7% higher than National Ave.)

9.8%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Dover is 44.95% higher than National Ave.)

15.7%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Dover is 11.26% higher than National Ave.)

17.7%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Dover is 14.39% higher than National Ave.)

13.9%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Dover is -15.87% less than National Ave.)

13.2%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Dover is -67% less than National Ave.)

5.8%

Education levels in Dover, DE

Colleges in Kent County

Name Type
Delaware State University University or College
The education level of Highschool is 23% more common than the national average, making up 30.2% of the population. And the education level of Bachelors is -30% less common than the national average, making up 14.3% of the population in Dover.

Less Than Highschool (Dover is 3.17% higher than National Ave.)

11.2%

Highschool (Dover is 23.93% higher than National Ave.)

30.2%

Some College (Dover is 20.2% higher than National Ave.)

32.6%

Bachelors (Dover is -30.29% less than National Ave.)

14.3%

Graduate Degree (Dover is -13.24% less than National Ave.)

11.6%

College Or Above (Dover is -23.56% less than National Ave.)

25.9%

Stem Degree (Dover is -14.13% less than National Ave.)

36.5%

Socioeconimics in Dover, DE

In Dover, the Poverty percent is 63% higher than the national average, making up 20.5% of the population. And Limited English percent is -67% lower than the national average, making up 1.7% of the population.

Married (Dover is -27.84% less than National Ave.)

32.2%

Divorced (Dover is 20.31% higher than National Ave.)

14.7%

Never Married (Dover is 36.08% higher than National Ave.)

46.4%

Widowed (Dover is 26.58% higher than National Ave.)

6.7%

Home Ownership (Dover is -17.7% less than National Ave.)

48.9%

Rent Burden (Dover is 24.12% higher than National Ave.)

37.2%

Labor Force Participation (Dover is -1.91% less than National Ave.)

61.2%

Unemployment Rate (Dover is 19.16% higher than National Ave.)

6.7%

Disabled (Dover is 47.62% higher than National Ave.)

17.7%

Poverty (Dover is 63.26% higher than National Ave.)

20.5%

Limited English (Dover is -67.59% less than National Ave.)

1.7%

Commute Time (Dover is -15.79% less than National Ave.)

21.7%

Health Uninsured (Dover is -25.8% less than National Ave.)

6.1%

Demograhics in Dover, DE

White (Dover is -30.04% less than National Ave.)

44.2%

Black (Dover is 219.07% higher than National Ave.)

40.5%

Multiple (Dover is 35.94% higher than National Ave.)

9.7%

Hispanic (Dover is -58.24% less than National Ave.)

8.1%

Other (Dover is -56.62% less than National Ave.)

2.6%

Asian (Dover is -61.86% less than National Ave.)

2.4%

Native (Dover is -18.86% less than National Ave.)

0.6%

Pacific (Dover is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Dover, DE

Age Under 10 (Dover is -9.67% less than National Ave.)

10.6%

Age 10 To 19 (Dover is 17.22% higher than National Ave.)

14.9%

Age 20s (Dover is 41.44% higher than National Ave.)

19.3%

Age 30s (Dover is -15.48% less than National Ave.)

11.3%

Age 40s (Dover is -2.68% less than National Ave.)

11.7%

Age 50s (Dover is -1.94% less than National Ave.)

12.1%

Age 60s (Dover is -25.69% less than National Ave.)

8.1%

Age 70s (Dover is 5.91% higher than National Ave.)

6.9%

Age Over 80 (Dover is 39.47% higher than National Ave.)

5.1%

General info in Dover, DE

County Name Kent
Population 125,931
Population Proper 38,940
Density 617.8
Age Median 34.40 (Dover is -6.84% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.01 (Dover is -4.23% less than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 40.50 (Dover is -22.5% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 27,441.00 (Dover is -23.4% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 194,138.00 (Dover is -38.8% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 1,092.00 (Dover is -11.67% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 37.20 (Dover is 24.12% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Dover and Kent County

Name Type County City
Dover Police Department City Kent Dover
Harrington Police Department City Kent Harrington
Camden Police Department City Kent Camden
Clayton Police Department City Kent Clayton
Felton Police Department City Kent Felton
Frederica Police Department City Kent Frederica
Kenton Police Department City Kent Kenton
Environmental Control Other State Agency Kent
State Capitol Police Other State Agency Kent
Dover Fire Marshal Other Kent
State Fire Marshal Other State Agency Kent
Fish and Wildlife Other State Agency Kent
Park Rangers Other State Agency Kent
Cheswold Police Department City Kent Cheswold
Attorney General: Kent County Other State Agency Kent
Wyoming Police Department City Kent Wyoming
Delaware State University University or College Kent
Viola Police Department City Kent Viola
Animal Welfare: Other State Agency Kent
State Police: Kent County State Police Kent

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