Old Lyme, CT has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the town has a violent crime rate of 7.1, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Old Lyme is also below the national average, with a rate of 14.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. While this may seem like good news for the town, it is important to note that any crime is still a cause for concern. With a population of just over 7,500, the community of Old Lyme values safety and security, making any instance of crime a significant issue. As the town continues to grow and evolve, it is important for residents and law enforcement to work together to maintain and further improve the already relatively low crime rates in Old Lyme.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Old Lyme violent crime is 7.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Old Lyme property crime is 14.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Old Lyme, Connecticut does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Groton, Connecticut. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Groton, Connecticut. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.