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 FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade BRobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 199.7 | F | 9432 | 106.2 | +88.0% |
Property Crime | 227.8 | D | 8287 | 163.6 | +39.3% |
Homicide | 2.7 | F | 14 | 0.5 | +403.0% |
Rape | 2.7 | B | 233 | 3.5 | -24.2% |
Robbery | 6.7 | C | 324 | 5.8 | +15.2% |
Aggravated Assault | 29.5 | D | 1015 | 22.3 | +32.5% |
Burglary | 17.4 | B | 923 | 24.0 | -27.5% |
Larceny | 152.8 | D | 5929 | 116.4 | +31.3% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 56.3 | F | 1369 | 22.2 | +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 |