New London, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The New London Police Department serves the city of New London, CT in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,200 violent crimes and 2,380 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.0 per 100k residents, which is 43.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 137.7 per 100k, 15.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 A
Annual Rate60.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,200 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate137.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,380 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents350 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate102.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,621 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime60.0A2200106.2-43.5%
Property Crime137.7B2380163.6-15.8%
Robbery7.1D1305.8+21.4%
Aggravated Assault7.1A14022.3-68.3%
Burglary14.1A35024.0-41.2%
Larceny102.4B1621116.4-12.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft21.2C37622.2-4.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Groton 1 miles
C 107.0
A 42.8
Violent: 78.3% higher
Property: 68.9% lower
Waterford 2 miles
A 61.2
B 107.0
Violent: 1.9% higher
Property: 22.3% lower
Groton Town 5 miles
A 47.1
A 94.3
Violent: 21.5% lower
Property: 31.6% lower
East Lyme 8 miles
A 10.6
A 52.8
Violent: 82.4% lower
Property: 61.7% lower
Groton Long Point 8 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A