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Crime in Dover summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dover. Key points include:
There were 206 total crimes in Dover in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dover is 1,093.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dover is 222.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dover is 870.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dover is -48.42% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Dover Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dover / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 206 | 1,093.2 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 42 | 222.9 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 42.5 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 29 | 153.9 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 164 | 870.3 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 63.7 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 137 | 727.0 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 79.6 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Dover summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dover. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dover is 121 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dover is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Dover is $507,728.
The median income in Dover is $73,737.
Dover's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dover Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dover | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 149 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dover, NJ Weather
The average high in Dover is 61.0° and the average low is 39.2°.
There are 82.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.9 inches of precipitation each year with 30.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dover |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Dover Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dover
The current population in Dover is 18,563. The population has increased 1.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,563 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 18,420 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 18,426 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 18,418 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 17,866 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 17,977 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 18,091 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 18,307 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 18,317 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 18,324 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 18,298 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 18,257 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 18,208 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 18,209 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 18,222 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dover
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Dover is:
12.8% White with 2,384 White residents.
3.8% African American with 711 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 396 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
4.0% Other with 743 Other residents.
0.8% Two Or More with 155 Two Or More residents.
76.4% Hispanic with 14,174 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dover | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.8% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 76.4% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dover
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Dover is 52.1% female with 9,672 female residents.
Dover is 47.9% male with 8,891 male residents.
| Gender | Dover | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dover for adults over 25
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15.0% of adults in Dover completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Dover completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Dover completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Dover completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Dover completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Dover completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Dover completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Dover completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Dover completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dover | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dover, New Jersey
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5.1% of households in Dover earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Dover earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in Dover earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.5% of households in Dover earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.3% of households in Dover earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.9% of households in Dover earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.2% of households in Dover earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.4% of households in Dover earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.4% of households in Dover earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.1% of households in Dover earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dover | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.9% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.1% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
