Lake Pocotopaug, CT Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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65%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

80%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

62%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Lake Pocotopaug 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 Lake Pocotopaug 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 Lake Pocotopaug 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 Lake Pocotopaug crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Lake Pocotopaug_{/100k people}	Connecticut_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	807 (estimate)	1,644	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	3.8	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	18.1	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	44.9	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	83.3	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	74 (estimate)	150	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	130.1	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,168.1	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	195.8	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	733 (estimate)	1,494	1,954

Lake Pocotopaug crime map

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

Lake Pocotopaug crime rates are 65% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Lake Pocotopaug are 80% lower than the national average
In Lake Pocotopaug you have a 1 in 124 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Lake Pocotopaug is safer than 80% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Lake Pocotopaug has decreased by 6%

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Daily Crime In Lake Pocotopaug (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lake Pocotopaug

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lake Pocotopaug is 1 in 1359

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lake Pocotopaug is 1 in 137

The chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Pocotopaug is 1 in 124

Year Over Year Crime In Lake Pocotopaug (per 100,000 people)

Lake Pocotopaug police department

Item	Lake Pocotopaug	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}
Portland, CT	5,937	42	421	463
Chester Center, CT	1,731	48	482	531
South Coventry, CT	1,413	50	499	549
Higganum, CT	1,763	52	513	565
Durham, CT	3,542	53	524	577
Moodus, CT	1,802	60	594	654
East Hampton, CT	3,526	0	749	749
Lake Pocotopaug, CT	4,849	74	733	807

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Springhill, LA	4,851	87	740	827
Midway, NC	4,851	278	1,415	1,693
Manheim, PA	4,852	216	1,144	1,360
Arnold, PA	4,852	351	1,856	2,206
Folkston, GA	4,853	135	1,279	1,414
Lake Pocotopaug, CT	4,849	74	733	807

Source: The Lake Pocotopaug, CT crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.