Wilton, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Wilton Police Department serves the city of Wilton, CT in Western Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 246 violent crimes and 592 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.5 per 100k residents, which is 69.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.9 per 100k, 37.1% 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 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 A
Annual Rate32.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate102.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents592 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate65.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents480 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime32.5A246106.2-69.4%
Property Crime102.9A592163.6-37.1%
Aggravated Assault5.4A1522.3-75.7%
Larceny65.0A480116.4-44.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft37.9F5422.2+70.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Weston 3 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Bethel 4 miles
A 4.8
A 24.0
Violent: 85.3% lower
Property: 76.7% lower
Bridgeport 4 miles
C 107.8
B 117.9
Violent: 231.7% higher
Property: 14.6% higher
Darien 4 miles
A 27.1
A 76.7
Violent: 16.7% lower
Property: 25.5% lower
Easton 4 miles
N/A 0.0
A 13.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 87.3% lower