Stonington, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Stonington Police Department serves the city of Stonington, CT in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 767 violent crimes and 798 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.3 per 100k residents, which is 69.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.0 per 100k, 57.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate32.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents767 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate70.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents798 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate53.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents646 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime32.3A767106.2-69.6%
Property Crime70.0A798163.6-57.2%
Aggravated Assault5.4A4622.3-75.8%
Burglary10.8A9724.0-55.1%
Larceny53.9A646116.4-53.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft5.4A5322.2-75.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Catholic 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Groton Town 8 miles
A 47.1
A 94.3
Violent: 45.8% higher
Property: 34.6% higher
Groton 11 miles
C 107.0
A 42.8
Violent: 231.1% higher
Property: 38.9% lower
New London 12 miles
A 60.0
B 137.7
Violent: 85.7% higher
Property: 96.6% higher
Waterford 14 miles
A 61.2
B 107.0
Violent: 89.2% higher
Property: 52.8% higher
East Lyme 15 miles
A 10.6
A 52.8
Violent: 67.4% lower
Property: 24.7% lower