Portland, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Portland Police Department serves the city of Portland, CT in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 68 violent crimes and 264 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 10.6 per 100k residents, which is 90.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.0 per 100k, 54.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate31.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 10.6 | A | 68 | 106.2 | -90.0% |
| Property Crime | 74.0 | A | 264 | 163.6 | -54.8% |
| Burglary | 21.1 | B | 42 | 24.0 | -12.0% |
| Larceny | 31.7 | A | 184 | 116.4 | -72.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.1 | C | 37 | 22.2 | -4.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 1 miles | A 32.5 | A 83.2 | Violent: 207.1% higher Property: 12.4% higher |
| Cromwell | 1 miles | A 27.8 | C 173.9 | Violent: 163.2% higher Property: 135.1% higher |
| Rocky Hill | 6 miles | A 43.5 | C 179.0 | Violent: 311.9% higher Property: 141.9% higher |
| East Hampton | 7 miles | A 30.6 | A 22.9 | Violent: 189.0% higher Property: 69.0% lower |
| Berlin | 8 miles | A 19.8 | A 103.8 | Violent: 87.0% higher Property: 40.3% higher |