Ansonia, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Ansonia Police Department serves the city of Ansonia, CT in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,425 violent crimes and 1,742 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.2 per 100k residents, which is 25.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 168.9 per 100k, 3.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate79.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,425 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate168.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,742 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate153.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,366 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime79.2B1425106.2-25.4%
Property Crime168.9C1742163.6+3.3%
Rape5.3D333.5+49.3%
Larceny153.1D1366116.4+31.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft15.8B27422.2-28.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Derby 1 miles
D 137.3
D 201.9
Violent: 73.4% higher
Property: 19.5% higher
Shelton 2 miles
A 25.9
A 63.6
Violent: 67.3% lower
Property: 62.3% lower
Woodbridge 3 miles
A 11.1
A 99.5
Violent: 86.0% lower
Property: 41.1% lower
Seymour 4 miles
A 59.4
A 17.8
Violent: 25.0% lower
Property: 89.5% lower
West Haven 7 miles
A 23.7
A 34.7
Violent: 70.0% lower
Property: 79.5% lower