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Is Torrington, Connecticut Safe?

Population 35,796 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Torrington is a smaller community of 35,796 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,355 per 100K.

Torrington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTorringtonConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate317.7331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2199.92084.81,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate1355.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate204.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2200/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Torrington

Violent crime in Torrington is close to the national average. The rate of 317.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2199.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,355 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Torrington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary429
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,355
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft204
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Torrington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Torrington
317.7
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Torrington
2199.9
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Torrington Safety

Is Torrington safe?
Not especially. Torrington earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Torrington?
251.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 317.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2199.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Torrington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Torrington's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,355 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Torrington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Torrington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Torrington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Torrington?
Crime rates have held steady in Torrington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Torrington compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. Torrington ranks behind about 85% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Torrington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Torrington?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.8 per-thousand rate put Torrington below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 318 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Torrington?
317.7 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (41), and murder (5.0) 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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