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15%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
18%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
15%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleNorwich/100k peopleConnecticut/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime788n/a (estimate)1,9651,6442,324
Murder2n/a5.03.86.3
Rape33n/a82.318.140.0
Robbery22n/a54.944.966.1
Assault64n/a159.683.3268.2
Violent crime121n/a (estimate)302150370
Burglary126n/a314.2130.1269.8
Theft483n/a1,204.61,168.11,401.9
Vehicle theft58n/a144.7195.8282.7
Property crime667n/a (estimate)1,6641,4941,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Norwich, CT

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Norwich is 15.4% lower than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Norwich, there were 121 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 302 per 100,000 individuals, 18.4% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 667 property crimes, amounting to 1664 per 100,000 residents, 14.9% lower than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Norwich?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Norwich residents. Out of the respondents (32 in total), 31% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Norwich were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 69% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Norwich a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Norwich is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Norwich has a total crime rate that is 15% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 2.16 daily crimes (0.33 violent daily crimes and 1.83 daily property crimes) in Norwich.

Has Crime in Norwich Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Norwich has increased by 13.1% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Norwich is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has increased by 0.8%, while property crime has increased by 15.6%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Norwich.

Potential Causes for Crime in Norwich

The economic prosperity of a city's inhabitants exerts substantial influence on crime stats. Elevated poverty rates and income inequality can precipitate heightened criminal activity, as individuals may turn to illicit means to fulfill their fundamental requirements. While lower poverty rates could lead to lower Norwich crime rates. In Norwich, the poverty rate stands at 10.3%, diverging from the national average of 15.1%.

In areas where employment options are limited or where a significant proportion of jobs offer meager wages, the likelihood of heightened unemployment and homelessness increases. Regions facing challenges related to unemployment or inadequate income may become more vulnerable to a surge in crime stemming from economic instability. While low unemployment rates tend to lead to reduced crime in most areas. Norwich currently has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. This could be one of many factors that could contribute to a higher or lower crime rate.

High rent costs can create economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When a significant portion of one's income is spent on housing, there may be less money available for other essential needs such as food, healthcare and education. Economic stress can contribute to desperation and potentially lead individuals to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Average rent rates in Norwich are $1,058, compared to a national average of $949 per month.

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

      • Norwich crime rates are 15% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Norwich are 18% lower than the national average
      • In Norwich you have a 1 in 51 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Norwich is safer than 37% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Norwich has increased by 8%

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        Daily Crime In Norwich (per 100,000 people)

        The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Norwich, CT per 100,000 people. In Norwich, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.20 times more than the Connecticut average and 1.18 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Norwich is 2.01 times more than the Connecticut average and 1.23 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Norwich has a daily crime rate that is 1.11 times more than the Connecticut average and 1.17 times less than the overall daily national average.

        How Safe is Norwich (higher is better)

        Compared to the other cities in Connecticut and all other cities across the US, is Norwich safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Norwich is safer than 15% of other cities in the state of Connecticut. In addition, Norwich is safer than 37% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Connecticut and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Norwich. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Norwich is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Norwich

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Norwich is 1 in 332
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Norwich is 1 in 61
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Norwich is 1 in 51
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Norwich? In Norwich, CT you have a 1 in 332 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 61 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 51 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Norwich.

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

        Determining whether Norwich is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Norwich violent crime rates have decreased by 3%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 11% year over year. Total crimes for Norwich has increased by 8% in the same time frame.

        Norwich police department

        Item Norwich Connecticut National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1005,593558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.52.63.3
        There are a total of 100 Norwich police officers. This results in 2.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 5.2% less than the Connecticut average and 24.1% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Connecticut

        State Total offenders Connecticut /100K National /100K
        Connecticut6,088184266
        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, CT1,45429293323
        South Coventry, CT1,41350499549
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        Gales Ferry, CT1,09361603664
        Baltic, CT1,29073724797
        Old Mystic, CT3,30274740815
        South Windham, CT1,47575745820
        Norwich, CT39,1123021,6641,965

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        Source: The Norwich, 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.