Bristol, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bristol Police Department serves the city of Bristol, CT in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,987 violent crimes and 3,901 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.3 per 100k residents, which is 52.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.3 per 100k, 37.5% 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 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 AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 50.3 | A | 1987 | 106.2 | -52.6% |
Property Crime | 102.3 | A | 3901 | 163.6 | -37.5% |
Homicide | 1.6 | F | 8 | 0.5 | +204.0% |
Robbery | 1.6 | A | 108 | 5.8 | -72.2% |
Burglary | 4.9 | A | 526 | 24.0 | -79.7% |
Larceny | 47.1 | A | 2666 | 116.4 | -59.6% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 50.3 | F | 705 | 22.2 | +126.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Jewish | 2 |
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Plainville | 4 miles | B 85.8 | C 177.4 | Violent: 70.6% higher Property: 73.5% higher |
Southington | 5 miles | A 66.1 | A 100.2 | Violent: 31.3% higher Property: 2.0% lower |
Farmington | 7 miles | A 22.4 | B 142.0 | Violent: 55.4% lower Property: 38.9% higher |
Wolcott | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 6.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 94.0% lower |
New Britain | 9 miles | F 199.7 | D 227.8 | Violent: 296.9% higher Property: 122.8% higher |