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 ARobbery
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 60.0 | A | 2200 | 106.2 | -43.5% |
Property Crime | 137.7 | B | 2380 | 163.6 | -15.8% |
Robbery | 7.1 | D | 130 | 5.8 | +21.4% |
Aggravated Assault | 7.1 | A | 140 | 22.3 | -68.3% |
Burglary | 14.1 | A | 350 | 24.0 | -41.2% |
Larceny | 102.4 | B | 1621 | 116.4 | -12.0% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.2 | C | 376 | 22.2 | -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 |