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Is Groton, Connecticut Safe?

Population 10,160 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,160, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Groton earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,118 per 100K.

Groton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrotonConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate368.4331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1572.42084.81,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate303.0--268.2
Theft Rate1118.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate229.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

194.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1572/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Groton

Violent crime in Groton is close to the national average. The rate of 368.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1572.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,118 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 303 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Groton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault303
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary166
062% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,118
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft229
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Groton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Groton
368.4
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Groton
1572.4
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Groton Safety

Is Groton safe?
It depends on where in Groton you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Groton?
194.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 368.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1572.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Groton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Groton has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Groton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Groton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Groton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Groton?
No. Crime in Groton has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Groton compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. Groton ranks behind about 61% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Groton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Groton?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Groton?
368.4 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (303), robbery (81), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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