Bethel, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bethel Police Department serves the city of Bethel, CT in Western Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 232 violent crimes and 607 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 4.8 per 100k residents, which is 95.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 24.0 per 100k, 85.3% 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 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 4.8 | A | 232 | 106.2 | -95.5% |
| Property Crime | 24.0 | A | 607 | 163.6 | -85.3% |
| Burglary | 4.8 | A | 54 | 24.0 | -80.1% |
| Larceny | 19.2 | A | 500 | 116.4 | -83.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 0 miles | C 107.8 | B 117.9 | Violent: 2149.7% higher Property: 391.7% higher |
| Darien | 0 miles | A 27.1 | A 76.7 | Violent: 464.9% higher Property: 219.9% higher |
| Easton | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 13.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 45.5% lower |
| Weston | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wilton | 4 miles | A 32.5 | A 102.9 | Violent: 578.3% higher Property: 329.2% higher |