Stratford, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Stratford Police Department serves the city of Stratford, CT in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,704 violent crimes and 4,717 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.4 per 100k residents, which is 53.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 155.9 per 100k, 4.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.4 | A | 1704 | 106.2 | -53.5% |
| Property Crime | 155.9 | C | 4717 | 163.6 | -4.7% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 156 | 5.8 | -67.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.6 | A | 114 | 22.3 | -65.8% |
| Burglary | 5.7 | A | 384 | 24.0 | -76.3% |
| Larceny | 135.0 | C | 3635 | 116.4 | +16.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.2 | B | 687 | 22.2 | -31.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | 5 miles | A 37.5 | D 214.2 | Violent: 24.2% lower Property: 37.4% higher |
| Fairfield | 8 miles | A 40.9 | B 135.3 | Violent: 17.3% lower Property: 13.3% lower |
| Shelton | 8 miles | A 25.9 | A 63.6 | Violent: 47.6% lower Property: 59.2% lower |
| Derby | 9 miles | D 137.3 | D 201.9 | Violent: 177.8% higher Property: 29.5% higher |
| Ansonia | 10 miles | B 79.2 | C 168.9 | Violent: 60.2% higher Property: 8.4% higher |