Danbury, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Danbury Police Department serves the city of Danbury, CT in Western Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,445 violent crimes and 4,981 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.5 per 100k residents, which is 22.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 87.0 per 100k, 46.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 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 DRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.5 | D | 4445 | 106.2 | +22.9% |
| Property Crime | 87.0 | A | 4981 | 163.6 | -46.8% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 106 | 3.5 | -67.5% |
| Robbery | 4.6 | B | 161 | 5.8 | -21.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.9 | B | 336 | 22.3 | -33.1% |
| Burglary | 5.7 | A | 536 | 24.0 | -76.2% |
| Larceny | 64.1 | A | 3904 | 116.4 | -44.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.2 | B | 523 | 22.2 | -22.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 5 miles | A 11.4 | A 56.9 | Violent: 91.3% lower Property: 34.6% lower |
| Redding | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 11.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 86.9% lower |
| Newtown | 8 miles | A 53.9 | A 39.5 | Violent: 58.7% lower Property: 54.6% lower |
| Ridgefield | 8 miles | A 4.0 | A 8.0 | Violent: 96.9% lower Property: 90.8% lower |
| Bethel | 13 miles | A 4.8 | A 24.0 | Violent: 96.3% lower Property: 72.5% lower |