Branford, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Branford Police Department serves the city of Branford, CT in South Central Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 853 violent crimes and 2,287 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.3 per 100k residents, which is 49.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 113.8 per 100k, 30.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.3 | A | 853 | 106.2 | -49.8% |
| Property Crime | 113.8 | B | 2287 | 163.6 | -30.5% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 39 | 5.8 | -39.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.5 | A | 30 | 22.3 | -84.0% |
| Burglary | 3.5 | A | 122 | 24.0 | -85.2% |
| Larceny | 88.9 | B | 1874 | 116.4 | -23.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.3 | C | 286 | 22.2 | -3.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 3 miles | F 255.9 | F 318.8 | Violent: 379.9% higher Property: 180.2% higher |
| East Haven | 3 miles | B 72.4 | D 220.9 | Violent: 35.8% higher Property: 94.2% higher |
| Hamden | 7 miles | B 87.3 | D 247.2 | Violent: 63.8% higher Property: 117.3% higher |
| Middlebury | 7 miles | A 12.6 | A 101.0 | Violent: 76.3% lower Property: 11.2% lower |
| Milford | 7 miles | A 54.7 | C 177.3 | Violent: 2.6% higher Property: 55.9% higher |