Groton, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Groton Police Department serves the city of Groton, CT in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 885 violent crimes and 408 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.0 per 100k residents, which is 0.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 42.8 per 100k, 73.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.0 | C | 885 | 106.2 | +0.8% |
| Property Crime | 42.8 | A | 408 | 163.6 | -73.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.7 | A | 65 | 22.3 | -51.9% |
| Burglary | 32.1 | D | 75 | 24.0 | +33.6% |
| Larceny | 10.7 | A | 289 | 116.4 | -90.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New London | 1 miles | A 60.0 | B 137.7 | Violent: 43.9% lower Property: 221.7% higher |
| Groton Town | 3 miles | A 47.1 | A 94.3 | Violent: 56.0% lower Property: 120.2% higher |
| Waterford | 3 miles | A 61.2 | B 107.0 | Violent: 42.8% lower Property: 150.1% higher |
| East Lyme | 8 miles | A 10.6 | A 52.8 | Violent: 90.1% lower Property: 23.2% higher |
| Groton Long Point | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |