West Simsbury, CT Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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86%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

92%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

85%

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.

West Simsbury 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 West Simsbury 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 West Simsbury 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 West Simsbury crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Simsbury_{/100k people}	Connecticut_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	325 (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)	29 (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)	297 (estimate)	1,558	1,917

West Simsbury crime map

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

West Simsbury crime rates are 86% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Simsbury are 92% lower than the national average
In West Simsbury you have a 1 in 308 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Simsbury is safer than 96% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Simsbury has increased by 19%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Simsbury

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Simsbury is 1 in 3501

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Simsbury is 1 in 337

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Simsbury is 1 in 308

Year Over Year Crime In West Simsbury (per 100,000 people)

West Simsbury police department

Item	West Simsbury	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}
Weatogue, CT	2,396	27	282	309
North Granby, CT	1,425	32	336	369
Salmon Brook, CT	2,348	45	471	516
Suffield Depot, CT	2,020	47	485	531
Collinsville, CT	3,729	48	499	547
Northwest Harwinton, CT	2,897	53	552	605
Thomaston, CT	1,730	40	588	628
West Simsbury, CT	3,131	29	297	325

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Orchard Park, NY	3,131	158	727	884
Hill 'n Dale, FL	3,132	196	1,022	1,218
South Jacksonville, IL	3,132	63	314	377
South Point, OH	3,130	0	191	191
Woodside, PA	3,133	51	301	351
West Simsbury, CT	3,131	29	297	325

Source: The West Simsbury, 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.