East Lyme, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The East Lyme Police Department serves the city of East Lyme, CT in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 187 violent crimes and 445 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 10.6 per 100k residents, which is 90.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.8 per 100k, 67.8% 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 2 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 ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 10.6 | A | 187 | 106.2 | -90.1% |
| Property Crime | 52.8 | A | 445 | 163.6 | -67.8% |
| Burglary | 5.3 | A | 40 | 24.0 | -78.0% |
| Larceny | 42.2 | A | 336 | 116.4 | -63.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.3 | A | 67 | 22.2 | -76.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton Long Point | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Norwich | 3 miles | F 192.5 | B 120.0 | Violent: 1724.6% higher Property: 127.4% higher |
| New London | 8 miles | A 60.0 | B 137.7 | Violent: 469.0% higher Property: 161.1% higher |
| Groton | 8 miles | C 107.0 | A 42.8 | Violent: 914.5% higher Property: 18.9% lower |
| Waterford | 9 miles | A 61.2 | B 107.0 | Violent: 479.8% higher Property: 102.9% higher |