Naugatuck, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Naugatuck Police Department serves the city of Naugatuck, CT in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,264 violent crimes and 2,127 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.6 per 100k residents, which is 26.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.2 per 100k, 44.2% 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 5 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 B
Annual Rate78.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,264 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate91.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,127 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate75.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,657 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime78.6B1264106.2-26.0%
Property Crime91.2A2127163.6-44.2%
Rape6.3F423.5+77.9%
Aggravated Assault6.3A7422.3-71.7%
Burglary3.1A22224.0-86.9%
Larceny75.5A1657116.4-35.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.6A24222.2-43.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-White 2
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Wolcott 6 miles
N/A 0.0
A 6.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 93.2% lower
Watertown 7 miles
A 58.5
A 94.5
Violent: 25.6% lower
Property: 3.6% higher
Seymour 7 miles
A 59.4
A 17.8
Violent: 24.5% lower
Property: 80.5% lower
Cheshire 8 miles
A 10.3
A 51.4
Violent: 86.9% lower
Property: 43.7% lower
Woodbridge 11 miles
A 11.1
A 99.5
Violent: 85.9% lower
Property: 9.1% higher