Torrington, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Torrington Police Department serves the city of Torrington, CT in Northwest Hills Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,179 violent crimes and 2,094 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 145.9 per 100k residents, which is 37.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 101.0 per 100k, 38.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 D
Annual Rate145.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,179 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate101.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,094 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate78.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,709 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime145.9D2179106.2+37.4%
Property Crime101.0A2094163.6-38.2%
Aggravated Assault22.4C8022.3+0.9%
Burglary16.8B20124.0-29.9%
Larceny78.6B1709116.4-32.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft5.6A17022.2-74.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-White 1
Anti-Female 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 3
Anti-Church of Jesus Christ 1
Anti-Black or African American 4
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 2
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
New Milford 6 miles
A 14.1
A 52.8
Violent: 90.4% lower
Property: 47.7% lower
Plymouth 6 miles
A 34.1
A 68.1
Violent: 76.7% lower
Property: 32.6% lower
Thomaston 6 miles
A 13.4
A 13.4
Violent: 90.8% lower
Property: 86.8% lower
Winchester 9 miles
A 9.8
B 146.2
Violent: 93.3% lower
Property: 44.7% higher
Canton 10 miles
N/A 0.0
A 89.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 11.7% lower