Fairfield, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fairfield Police Department serves the city of Fairfield, CT in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 940 violent crimes and 5,376 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.9 per 100k residents, which is 61.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 135.3 per 100k, 17.3% 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 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.9 | A | 940 | 106.2 | -61.5% |
| Property Crime | 135.3 | B | 5376 | 163.6 | -17.3% |
| Burglary | 4.7 | A | 406 | 24.0 | -80.4% |
| Larceny | 113.2 | C | 4469 | 116.4 | -2.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.3 | B | 494 | 22.2 | -22.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | 5 miles | A 3.6 | A 79.7 | Violent: 91.1% lower Property: 41.1% lower |
| Trumbull | 7 miles | A 37.5 | D 214.2 | Violent: 8.3% lower Property: 58.4% higher |
| Weston | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Stratford | 8 miles | A 49.4 | C 155.9 | Violent: 20.9% higher Property: 15.3% higher |
| Bethel | 8 miles | A 4.8 | A 24.0 | Violent: 88.3% lower Property: 82.3% lower |