Westport, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westport Police Department serves the city of Westport, CT in Western Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 229 violent crimes and 1,615 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 3.6 per 100k residents, which is 96.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.7 per 100k, 51.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 3.6 | A | 229 | 106.2 | -96.6% |
| Property Crime | 79.7 | A | 1615 | 163.6 | -51.3% |
| Larceny | 61.6 | A | 1179 | 116.4 | -47.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.1 | B | 281 | 22.2 | -18.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Norwalk | 4 miles | B 70.9 | B 115.7 | Violent: 1859.4% higher Property: 45.2% higher |
| Wilton | 5 miles | A 32.5 | A 102.9 | Violent: 797.5% higher Property: 29.1% higher |
| Fairfield | 5 miles | A 40.9 | B 135.3 | Violent: 1029.6% higher Property: 69.7% higher |
| Bethel | 6 miles | A 4.8 | A 24.0 | Violent: 32.3% higher Property: 69.9% lower |