Darien, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Darien Police Department serves the city of Darien, CT in Western Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 169 violent crimes and 1,546 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.1 per 100k residents, which is 74.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.7 per 100k, 53.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.1 | A | 169 | 106.2 | -74.5% |
| Property Crime | 76.7 | A | 1546 | 163.6 | -53.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.0 | A | 17 | 22.3 | -59.5% |
| Larceny | 58.6 | A | 1200 | 116.4 | -49.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.0 | B | 207 | 22.2 | -18.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 0 miles | A 4.8 | A 24.0 | Violent: 82.3% lower Property: 68.7% lower |
| Bridgeport | 0 miles | C 107.8 | B 117.9 | Violent: 298.2% higher Property: 53.7% higher |
| Easton | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 13.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 83.0% 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: 20.1% higher Property: 34.2% higher |