New Canaan, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The New Canaan Police Department serves the city of New Canaan, CT in Western Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 53 violent crimes and 705 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.4 per 100k residents, which is 86.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 9.6 per 100k, 94.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents705 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents532 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 14.4 | A | 53 | 106.2 | -86.5% |
| Property Crime | 9.6 | A | 705 | 163.6 | -94.2% |
| Burglary | 4.8 | A | 66 | 24.0 | -80.1% |
| Larceny | 4.8 | A | 532 | 116.4 | -95.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | 5 miles | B 70.9 | B 115.7 | Violent: 393.9% higher Property: 1108.7% higher |
| Wilton | 5 miles | A 32.5 | A 102.9 | Violent: 126.3% higher Property: 975.0% higher |
| Stamford | 6 miles | B 84.2 | B 112.1 | Violent: 486.6% higher Property: 1071.2% higher |
| Westport | 7 miles | A 3.6 | A 79.7 | Violent: 74.8% lower Property: 732.6% higher |
| Weston | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |