New Britain, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The New Britain Police Department serves the city of New Britain, CT in Capitol Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 9,432 violent crimes and 8,287 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 199.7 per 100k residents, which is 88.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 227.8 per 100k, 39.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 43 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 F
Annual Rate199.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,432 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,015 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate227.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,287 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents923 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate152.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,929 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate56.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,369 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime199.7F9432106.2+88.0%
Property Crime227.8D8287163.6+39.3%
Homicide2.7F140.5+403.0%
Rape2.7B2333.5-24.2%
Robbery6.7C3245.8+15.2%
Aggravated Assault29.5D101522.3+32.5%
Burglary17.4B92324.0-27.5%
Larceny152.8D5929116.4+31.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft56.3F136922.2+153.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 43 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Hindu 1
Anti-White 4
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Bisexual 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 3
Anti-Mental Disability 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 6
Anti-Black or African American 12
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 3
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 2
Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) 5

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Berlin 3 miles
A 19.8
A 103.8
Violent: 90.1% lower
Property: 54.4% lower
Newington 3 miles
A 46.2
D 224.4
Violent: 76.9% lower
Property: 1.5% lower
Plainville 5 miles
B 85.8
C 177.4
Violent: 57.0% lower
Property: 22.1% lower
Southington 6 miles
A 66.1
A 100.2
Violent: 66.9% lower
Property: 56.0% lower
West Hartford 7 miles
A 29.5
F 271.6
Violent: 85.2% lower
Property: 19.2% higher