Colchester, CT Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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29%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

61%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

23%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Colchester crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Colchester crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Colchester crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Colchester crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Colchester_{/100k people}	Connecticut_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,622 (estimate)	1,709	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	3.7	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	20.1	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	43.4	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	83.0	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	142 (estimate)	150	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	127.8	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,138.7	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	292.0	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,480 (estimate)	1,558	1,917

Colchester crime map

The Colchester crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Colchester as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Colchester crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Colchester crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Colchester crime rates are 29% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Colchester are 61% lower than the national average
In Colchester you have a 1 in 62 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Colchester is safer than 68% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Colchester has increased by 19%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Colchester

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Colchester is 1 in 702

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Colchester is 1 in 68

The chance of being a victim of crime in Colchester is 1 in 62

Year Over Year Crime In Colchester (per 100,000 people)

Colchester police department

Item	Colchester	Connecticut	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	5,593	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.6	3.3

Sex offenders in Connecticut

State	Total offenders	Connecticut_/100K	National_/100K
Connecticut	6,088	184	266

There are a total of 6,088 sex offenders in Connecticut. This yields a total of 184 sex offenders in Connecticut per 100,000 residents which is 31% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Higganum, CT	1,763	37	383	420
Portland, CT	5,937	53	423	476
Chester Center, CT	1,731	43	444	487
South Coventry, CT	1,413	45	463	508
Moodus, CT	1,802	46	476	522
Deep River Center, CT	2,638	51	530	581
Coventry Lake, CT	2,135	52	539	591
Colchester, CT	5,147	142	1,480	1,622

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Johnstown, OH	5,149	56	282	338
Sterling, AK	5,150	368	951	1,319
Myrtletown, CA	5,143	408	1,870	2,279
Philomath, OR	5,143	51	709	760
Granite Shoals, TX	5,142	357	1,971	2,328
Colchester, CT	5,147	142	1,480	1,622

Source: The Colchester, CT crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.