Watertown, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Watertown Police Department serves the city of Watertown, CT in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 564 violent crimes and 1,556 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.5 per 100k residents, which is 44.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 94.5 per 100k, 42.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.5 | A | 564 | 106.2 | -44.9% |
| Property Crime | 94.5 | A | 1556 | 163.6 | -42.3% |
| Burglary | 4.5 | A | 129 | 24.0 | -81.3% |
| Larceny | 90.0 | B | 1220 | 116.4 | -22.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolcott | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 6.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 93.5% lower |
| Naugatuck | 7 miles | B 78.6 | A 91.2 | Violent: 34.5% higher Property: 3.4% lower |
| Bristol | 10 miles | A 50.3 | A 102.3 | Violent: 14.0% lower Property: 8.2% higher |
| Southington | 12 miles | A 66.1 | A 100.2 | Violent: 13.0% higher Property: 6.1% higher |
| Cheshire | 12 miles | A 10.3 | A 51.4 | Violent: 82.4% lower Property: 45.6% lower |