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 C
Annual Rate107.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,616 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents306 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,654 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,629 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate117.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,141 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,282 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate74.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,659 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,161 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime107.8C12616106.2+1.5%
Property Crime117.9B11141163.6-28.0%
Rape6.1F3063.5+71.4%
Robbery13.5F16545.8+131.5%
Aggravated Assault11.4A162922.3-48.6%
Burglary9.4A228224.0-60.8%
Larceny74.1A5659116.4-36.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft34.4D316122.2+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