Groton, CT Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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65%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

53%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

67%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Groton_{/100k people}	Connecticut_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	75	n/a (estimate)	803	1,709	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	3.7	5.7
Rape	3	n/a	32.1	20.1	38.0
Robbery	2	n/a	21.4	43.4	66.5
Assault	11	n/a	117.7	83.0	264.1
Violent crime	16	n/a (estimate)	171	150	364
Burglary	6	n/a	64.2	127.8	250.7
Theft	47	n/a	503.0	1,138.7	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	6	n/a	64.2	292.0	318.7
Property crime	59	n/a (estimate)	631	1,558	1,917

Groton crime map

The Groton crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Groton 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 Groton crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Groton 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

Groton crime rates are 65% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Groton are 53% lower than the national average
In Groton you have a 1 in 125 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Groton is safer than 55% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Groton has decreased by 55%

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Daily Crime In Groton (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Groton on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Connecticut and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Groton (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Connecticut, are 2.13 times less than the state average and 2.84 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Groton on a daily basis are 1.14 times more than than Connecticut average and 2.12 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Groton are 2.47 times less than the daily state average and 3.04 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Groton (higher is better)

Is Groton safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Connecticut as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Groton to other cities in the state and across the country, Groton is 33% safer than other cities of Connecticut and 55% safer than other cities in the nation. Groton has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Groton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Groton is 1 in 584

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Groton is 1 in 159

The chance of being a victim of crime in Groton is 1 in 125

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Groton, Connecticut you have a 1 in 584 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 159 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 125 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Groton.

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

A good indicator of whether Groton is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Groton has increased by 5%, while the property crime rate in Groton has decreased by 61% year over year. The number of total crimes in Groton has decreased by 55% year over year.

Groton police department

Item	Groton	Connecticut	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	31	5,593	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.0	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 31 Groton police officers. This results in 3.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 14.6% greater than the Connecticut average and 8.3% less than the National average.

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}
Noank, CT	1,454	21	219	240
Orient, NY	1,023	55	252	307
East Marion, NY	1,144	55	252	307
Ashaway, RI	1,444	54	362	416
Mystic, CT	4,776	41	422	462
Misquamicut, RI	378	68	453	521
Watch Hill, RI	196	68	453	521
Groton, CT	8,999	171	631	803

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fairview, TX	8,998	18	1,012	1,030
Sheffield Lake, OH	9,001	168	829	997
Lock Haven, PA	8,997	237	1,074	1,312
Potsdam, NY	9,003	529	2,442	2,971
Roxborough Park, CO	9,004	166	1,010	1,177
Groton, CT	8,999	171	631	803

Source: The Groton, 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.