Ridgefield, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ridgefield Police Department serves the city of Ridgefield, CT in Western Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 65 violent crimes and 296 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 4.0 per 100k residents, which is 96.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 8.0 per 100k, 95.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 4.0 | A | 65 | 106.2 | -96.2% |
| Property Crime | 8.0 | A | 296 | 163.6 | -95.1% |
| Larceny | 8.0 | A | 184 | 116.4 | -93.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 11.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 42.9% higher |
| Wilton | 7 miles | A 32.5 | A 102.9 | Violent: 712.3% higher Property: 1187.6% higher |
| Bethel | 8 miles | A 4.8 | A 24.0 | Violent: 19.8% higher Property: 200.0% higher |
| Bridgeport | 8 miles | C 107.8 | B 117.9 | Violent: 2594.0% higher Property: 1375.1% higher |
| Darien | 8 miles | A 27.1 | A 76.7 | Violent: 576.5% higher Property: 859.6% higher |