Below are Connecticut property crime rates, with detailed burglary, larceny, and vehicle theft statistics gathered by our security research team.
Burglary in Connecticut
The most dramatic improvement came in burglary rates, which plummeted 58% over the timeframe we studied. Starting at 15,245 incidents, Connecticut saw numbers fall to just 6,441. Those final numbers represent roughly 13% of current property crime in Connecticut, much lower than the peak of 15,640 occurring early on.
Larceny in Connecticut
Theft incidents plummeted 40% across Connecticut. Beginning at 64,416 and peaking at 64,765, numbers dropped to 38,457. Our team found these offenses represent approximately 76% of property crime, with the Constitution State achieving exceptional results bringing the numbers down through coordinated law enforcement and retail loss prevention initiatives.
Car Theft in Connecticut
Car theft in Connecticut declined 44% across the observation period, dropping from 10,609 to 5,964. Motor vehicle theft represents approximately 12% of all property crime statewide. While there was an uptick between 2016 and 2018, incidents decreased significantly in 2019.