Derby, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Derby Police Department serves the city of Derby, CT in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,053 violent crimes and 1,669 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 137.3 per 100k residents, which is 29.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 201.9 per 100k, 23.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 137.3 | D | 1053 | 106.2 | +29.3% |
| Property Crime | 201.9 | D | 1669 | 163.6 | +23.4% |
| Rape | 8.1 | F | 11 | 3.5 | +128.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.1 | A | 107 | 22.3 | -63.7% |
| Burglary | 32.3 | D | 191 | 24.0 | +34.4% |
| Larceny | 129.2 | C | 1183 | 116.4 | +11.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 40.4 | F | 291 | 22.2 | +82.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ansonia | 1 miles | B 79.2 | C 168.9 | Violent: 42.3% lower Property: 16.3% lower |
| Shelton | 1 miles | A 25.9 | A 63.6 | Violent: 81.1% lower Property: 68.5% lower |
| Woodbridge | 4 miles | A 11.1 | A 99.5 | Violent: 92.0% lower Property: 50.7% lower |
| Seymour | 5 miles | A 59.4 | A 17.8 | Violent: 56.8% lower Property: 91.2% lower |
| Monroe | 6 miles | A 10.6 | A 53.2 | Violent: 92.3% lower Property: 73.7% lower |