Salem, CT Crime


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Salem, CT is a small town with a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to , the violent crime rate in Salem is only 6.1, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher in Salem at 12.4, still lower than the US average of 35.4. Despite these relatively low numbers, the town has experienced its fair share of crime. Recently, there have been a few cases of theft and burglary reported, causing concern among the residents. The local police department has been working diligently to address these crimes and ensure the safety of the community. While Salem may not have a high crime rate, it is still important for residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Salem violent crime is 6.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Salem property crime is 12.4. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Salem, Connecticut does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of East Hampton, Connecticut. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of East Hampton, Connecticut. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
East Lyme, CT Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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East Lyme, CT  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
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East Hampton, CT  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
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East Hampton, CT  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
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We just moved to Salem and we love it. The town green is beautiful. The church in the center of the community is super involved and does awesome work, both with their  More

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