Groton, Connecticut Crime Rate
4 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 9,282
Key Insights
- →Groton has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 193.9 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 13.2% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 4 years of data.
- →Safer than 40% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.29 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
193.9
+13.2% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
678.7
63 total
vs National Avg
↓ -46%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 18
Murder0
Rape5
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault13
Property Crime: 63
Burglary6
Larceny-Theft44
Motor Vehicle Theft13
Arson1
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,282 | 18 | 193.9 | 0 | 63 | 678.7 |
| 2023 | 9,343 | 16 | 171.3 | 0 | 59 | 631.5 |
| 2021 | 8,823 | 21 | 238.0 | 0 | 78 | 884.1 |
| 2020 | 8,861 | 23 | 259.6 | 1 | 93 | 1049.5 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Groton
Based on violent crime rate of 193.9 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 40% of cities
Similar Cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.