Groton Town, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Groton Town Police Department serves the city of Groton Town, CT in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 892 violent crimes and 1,471 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.1 per 100k residents, which is 55.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 94.3 per 100k, 42.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 ARape
Grade FRobbery
Grade AProperty 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 | 47.1 | A | 892 | 106.2 | -55.6% |
| Property Crime | 94.3 | A | 1471 | 163.6 | -42.4% |
| Rape | 7.3 | F | 43 | 3.5 | +105.0% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -37.6% |
| Burglary | 7.3 | A | 121 | 24.0 | -69.8% |
| Larceny | 72.5 | A | 1232 | 116.4 | -37.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.5 | B | 115 | 22.2 | -34.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton | 3 miles | C 107.0 | A 42.8 | Violent: 127.1% higher Property: 54.6% lower |
| New London | 5 miles | A 60.0 | B 137.7 | Violent: 27.4% higher Property: 46.1% higher |
| Waterford | 7 miles | A 61.2 | B 107.0 | Violent: 29.8% higher Property: 13.6% higher |
| Stonington | 8 miles | A 32.3 | A 70.0 | Violent: 31.4% lower Property: 25.7% lower |
| East Lyme | 10 miles | A 10.6 | A 52.8 | Violent: 77.6% lower Property: 44.0% lower |