Bridgeport, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bridgeport Police Department serves the city of Bridgeport, CT in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 12,616 violent crimes and 11,141 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.8 per 100k residents, which is 1.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 117.9 per 100k, 28.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 16 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 CRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 107.8 | C | 12616 | 106.2 | +1.5% |
Property Crime | 117.9 | B | 11141 | 163.6 | -28.0% |
Rape | 6.1 | F | 306 | 3.5 | +71.4% |
Robbery | 13.5 | F | 1654 | 5.8 | +131.5% |
Aggravated Assault | 11.4 | A | 1629 | 22.3 | -48.6% |
Burglary | 9.4 | A | 2282 | 24.0 | -60.8% |
Larceny | 74.1 | A | 5659 | 116.4 | -36.3% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.4 | D | 3161 | 22.2 | +54.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-White | 2 |
Anti-Jewish | 2 |
Anti-Gay (Male) | 7 |
Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bethel | 0 miles | A 4.8 | A 24.0 | Violent: 95.6% lower Property: 79.7% lower |
Darien | 0 miles | A 27.1 | A 76.7 | Violent: 74.9% lower Property: 34.9% lower |
Easton | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 13.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 88.9% lower |
Weston | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Wilton | 4 miles | A 32.5 | A 102.9 | Violent: 69.8% lower Property: 12.7% lower |