Berlin, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Berlin Police Department serves the city of Berlin, CT in Capitol Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 336 violent crimes and 2,206 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.8 per 100k residents, which is 81.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.8 per 100k, 36.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 A
Annual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate103.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,206 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,768 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime19.8A336106.2-81.4%
Property Crime103.8A2206163.6-36.5%
Robbery4.9B245.8-15.1%
Burglary9.9A22324.0-58.8%
Larceny74.2A1768116.4-36.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft19.8B20722.2-10.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Other Religion 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
New Britain 3 miles
F 199.7
D 227.8
Violent: 910.2% higher
Property: 119.5% higher
Newington 5 miles
A 46.2
D 224.4
Violent: 133.7% higher
Property: 116.2% higher
Southington 5 miles
A 66.1
A 100.2
Violent: 234.1% higher
Property: 3.4% lower
Plainville 6 miles
B 85.8
C 177.4
Violent: 334.1% higher
Property: 70.9% higher
Cromwell 7 miles
A 27.8
C 173.9
Violent: 40.7% higher
Property: 67.5% higher