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 A
Annual Rate50.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,987 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate102.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,901 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents526 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate47.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,666 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate50.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents705 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime50.3A1987106.2-52.6%
Property Crime102.3A3901163.6-37.5%
Homicide1.6F80.5+204.0%
Robbery1.6A1085.8-72.2%
Burglary4.9A52624.0-79.7%
Larceny47.1A2666116.4-59.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft50.3F70522.2+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