Norwalk, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Norwalk Police Department serves the city of Norwalk, CT in Western Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,223 violent crimes and 6,667 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.9 per 100k residents, which is 33.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.7 per 100k, 29.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BRobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.9 | B | 4223 | 106.2 | -33.2% |
| Property Crime | 115.7 | B | 6667 | 163.6 | -29.3% |
| Robbery | 4.4 | B | 119 | 5.8 | -25.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.6 | A | 422 | 22.3 | -65.7% |
| Burglary | 2.2 | A | 548 | 24.0 | -90.9% |
| Larceny | 97.1 | B | 5384 | 116.4 | -16.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.4 | B | 728 | 22.2 | -26.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | 4 miles | A 3.6 | A 79.7 | Violent: 94.9% lower Property: 31.1% lower |
| New Canaan | 5 miles | A 14.4 | A 9.6 | Violent: 79.8% lower Property: 91.7% lower |
| Wilton | 6 miles | A 32.5 | A 102.9 | Violent: 54.2% lower Property: 11.1% lower |
| Stamford | 6 miles | B 84.2 | B 112.1 | Violent: 18.8% higher Property: 3.1% lower |
| Weston | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |