Cheshire, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cheshire Police Department serves the city of Cheshire, CT in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 465 violent crimes and 1,059 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 10.3 per 100k residents, which is 90.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.4 per 100k, 68.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 10.3 | A | 465 | 106.2 | -90.3% |
| Property Crime | 51.4 | A | 1059 | 163.6 | -68.6% |
| Burglary | 3.4 | A | 72 | 24.0 | -85.7% |
| Larceny | 27.4 | A | 807 | 116.4 | -76.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.6 | C | 179 | 22.2 | -7.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriden | 4 miles | D 151.5 | B 144.9 | Violent: 1374.0% higher Property: 182.0% higher |
| Wallingford | 6 miles | A 9.1 | A 22.8 | Violent: 11.4% lower Property: 55.7% lower |
| Wolcott | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 6.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 88.0% lower |
| Southington | 8 miles | A 66.1 | A 100.2 | Violent: 542.6% higher Property: 95.1% higher |
| Naugatuck | 8 miles | B 78.6 | A 91.2 | Violent: 665.0% higher Property: 77.5% higher |