Stamford, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Stamford Police Department serves the city of Stamford, CT in Western Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,570 violent crimes and 8,486 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.2 per 100k residents, which is 20.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 112.1 per 100k, 31.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 31 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 BHomicide
Grade DRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.2 | B | 7570 | 106.2 | -20.7% |
| Property Crime | 112.1 | B | 8486 | 163.6 | -31.5% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 25 | 0.5 | +37.0% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 405 | 5.8 | -62.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.3 | A | 776 | 22.3 | -67.1% |
| Burglary | 3.7 | A | 790 | 24.0 | -84.8% |
| Larceny | 96.7 | B | 6716 | 116.4 | -16.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.0 | A | 960 | 22.2 | -50.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 31 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 12 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich | 5 miles | A 6.3 | A 94.1 | Violent: 92.6% lower Property: 16.1% lower |
| New Canaan | 6 miles | A 14.4 | A 9.6 | Violent: 83.0% lower Property: 91.5% lower |
| Norwalk | 6 miles | B 70.9 | B 115.7 | Violent: 15.8% lower Property: 3.2% higher |
| Wilton | 11 miles | A 32.5 | A 102.9 | Violent: 61.4% lower Property: 8.2% lower |
| Westport | 11 miles | A 3.6 | A 79.7 | Violent: 95.7% lower Property: 28.9% lower |