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Shelton, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Shelton Police Department serves the city of Shelton, CT in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 737 violent crimes and 1,699 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.9 per 100k residents, which is 75.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 63.6 per 100k, 61.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 A
Annual Rate25.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents737 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade B
Annual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate63.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,699 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,113 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime25.9A737106.2-75.6%
Property Crime63.6A1699163.6-61.1%
Rape2.4B233.5-33.3%
Burglary2.4A28824.0-90.2%
Larceny54.2A1113116.4-53.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.1A29622.2-68.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Derby 1 miles
D 137.3
D 201.9
Violent: 429.7% higher
Property: 217.3% higher
Ansonia 2 miles
B 79.2
C 168.9
Violent: 205.5% higher
Property: 165.5% higher
Monroe 5 miles
A 10.6
A 53.2
Violent: 59.0% lower
Property: 16.5% lower
Woodbridge 6 miles
A 11.1
A 99.5
Violent: 57.4% lower
Property: 56.4% higher
Seymour 6 miles
A 59.4
A 17.8
Violent: 129.0% higher
Property: 72.0% lower