Newtown, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newtown Police Department serves the city of Newtown, CT in Western Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 138 violent crimes and 519 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.9 per 100k residents, which is 49.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 39.5 per 100k, 75.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.9 | A | 138 | 106.2 | -49.3% |
| Property Crime | 39.5 | A | 519 | 163.6 | -75.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.6 | A | 17 | 22.3 | -83.9% |
| Larceny | 35.9 | A | 396 | 116.4 | -69.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.6 | A | 71 | 22.2 | -83.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 6 miles | A 11.4 | A 56.9 | Violent: 78.9% lower Property: 43.9% higher |
| Monroe | 7 miles | A 10.6 | A 53.2 | Violent: 80.3% lower Property: 34.5% higher |
| Danbury | 8 miles | D 130.5 | A 87.0 | Violent: 142.2% higher Property: 120.2% higher |
| Redding | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 11.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 71.1% lower |
| Shelton | 12 miles | A 25.9 | A 63.6 | Violent: 51.9% lower Property: 61.0% higher |