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Western Connecticut Planning Region County, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Western Connecticut Planning Region County in CT is served by 15 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 18,808 violent crimes and 30,875 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.5 per 100k residents, which is -71.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 58.0 per 100k, -64.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. 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 Rate30.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,808 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents767 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,716 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate58.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents30,875 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,832 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate46.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents24,209 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,774 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime30.5A18808106.2-71.3%
Property Crime58.0A30875163.6-64.5%
Homicide0.0A580.5-90.9%
Rape0.3A3583.5-91.2%
Robbery1.0A7675.8-83.6%
Aggravated Assault3.4A171622.3-84.6%
Burglary2.2A283224.0-90.7%
Larceny46.9A24209116.4-59.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.8A377422.2-60.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Bethel Police Department

Bethel, CT

Brookfield Police Department

Brookfield, CT

Danbury Police Department

Danbury, CT

Darien Police Department

Darien, CT

Greenwich Police Department

Greenwich, CT

New Canaan Police Department

New Canaan, CT

New Milford Police Department

New Milford, CT

Newtown Police Department

Newtown, CT

Norwalk Police Department

Norwalk, CT

Redding Police Department

Redding, CT

Ridgefield Police Department

Ridgefield, CT

Stamford Police Department

Stamford, CT

Weston Police Department

Weston, CT

Westport Police Department

Westport, CT

Wilton Police Department

Wilton, CT