Seymour, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Seymour Police Department serves the city of Seymour, CT in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 573 violent crimes and 609 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.4 per 100k residents, which is 44.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 17.8 per 100k, 89.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 Rate59.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents573 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents420 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime59.4A573106.2-44.1%
Property Crime17.8A609163.6-89.1%
Aggravated Assault5.9A2622.3-73.3%
Larceny17.8A420116.4-84.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Woodbridge 4 miles
A 11.1
A 99.5
Violent: 81.4% lower
Property: 458.6% higher
Ansonia 4 miles
B 79.2
C 168.9
Violent: 33.4% higher
Property: 848.6% higher
Derby 5 miles
D 137.3
D 201.9
Violent: 131.3% higher
Property: 1033.7% higher
Shelton 6 miles
A 25.9
A 63.6
Violent: 56.3% lower
Property: 257.3% higher
Naugatuck 7 miles
B 78.6
A 91.2
Violent: 32.5% higher
Property: 412.2% higher