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South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

South Central Connecticut Planning Region County in CT is served by 14 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 37,525 violent crimes and 63,924 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.7 per 100k residents, which is -47.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 152.6 per 100k, -6.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. 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 Rate55.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37,525 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents670 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,454 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,509 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate152.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents63,924 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,953 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate119.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents47,719 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,025 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime55.7A37525106.2-47.5%
Property Crime152.6C63924163.6-6.7%
Homicide0.1A1450.5-90.5%
Rape0.9A6703.5-73.7%
Robbery3.4A24545.8-40.8%
Aggravated Assault5.7A450922.3-74.3%
Burglary10.4A595324.0-56.7%
Larceny119.7C47719116.4+2.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft22.2C1002522.2-0.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Branford Police Department

Branford, CT

East Haven Police Department

East Haven, CT

Guilford Police Department

Guilford, CT

Hamden Police Department

Hamden, CT

Madison Police Department

Madison, CT

Meriden Police Department

Meriden, CT

Milford Police Department

Milford, CT

New Haven Police Department

New Haven, CT

North Branford Police Department

North Branford, CT

North Haven Police Department

North Haven, CT

Orange Police Department

Orange, CT

Wallingford Police Department

Wallingford, CT

West Haven Police Department

West Haven, CT

Woodbridge Police Department

Woodbridge, CT