Putnam, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Putnam Police Department serves the city of Putnam, CT in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 725 violent crimes and 448 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 21.4 per 100k residents, which is 79.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.0 per 100k, 54.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents725 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate75.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate75.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents348 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 21.4 | A | 725 | 106.2 | -79.8% |
| Property Crime | 75.0 | A | 448 | 163.6 | -54.2% |
| Larceny | 75.0 | A | 348 | 116.4 | -35.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield | 8 miles | A 26.3 | A 6.6 | Violent: 22.6% higher Property: 91.2% lower |
| Willimantic | 8 miles | B 84.2 | A 61.7 | Violent: 293.0% higher Property: 17.6% lower |
| Coventry | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 48.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 35.0% lower |
| Vernon | 29 miles | A 6.5 | A 16.2 | Violent: 69.7% lower Property: 78.4% lower |
| Norwich | 29 miles | F 192.5 | B 120.0 | Violent: 798.7% higher Property: 60.1% higher |