Wallingford, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wallingford Police Department serves the city of Wallingford, CT in South Central Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 270 violent crimes and 1,387 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 9.1 per 100k residents, which is 91.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 22.8 per 100k, 86.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 9.1 | A | 270 | 106.2 | -91.4% |
| Property Crime | 22.8 | A | 1387 | 163.6 | -86.1% |
| Larceny | 18.2 | A | 1106 | 116.4 | -84.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.6 | A | 136 | 22.2 | -79.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriden | 4 miles | D 151.5 | B 144.9 | Violent: 1563.3% higher Property: 536.0% higher |
| North Haven | 5 miles | A 12.5 | F 286.6 | Violent: 36.8% higher Property: 1158.0% higher |
| Cheshire | 6 miles | A 10.3 | A 51.4 | Violent: 12.8% higher Property: 125.5% higher |
| Hamden | 9 miles | B 87.3 | D 247.2 | Violent: 858.6% higher Property: 984.9% higher |
| Middlebury | 9 miles | A 12.6 | A 101.0 | Violent: 38.5% higher Property: 343.3% higher |