Watertown, CT Crime


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Located in Litchfield County, Watertown, CT has a lower than average rate of violent and property crime. According to , the violent crime rate in Watertown is 12.2, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Watertown can feel safer and more secure in their community. Additionally, the property crime rate in Watertown is 29.4, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that Watertown is a relatively safe place to live and has a lower risk of property theft or damage compared to other areas. However, it's important to note that crime can still occur in any community and residents should always take precautions to protect themselves and their property. Overall, Watertown's crime rates are a testament to the community's efforts towards creating a safe and secure environment for its residents.

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

Watertown violent crime is 12.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Watertown property crime is 29.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Watertown, CT Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20002204.413.24.42023.72161723.983.8
200118.40013.84.61950.9224.91615.8110.2
200227.34.50022.71785.5222.61494.768.1
2003450018271600.3170.81375.553.9
200531.4004.526.91546264.41196.585.1
200671.804.5067.31951.1421.61421.8107.6
2007200.70031.2169.51605.8196.31289.1120.4
2008220.901818184.81591.4279.51271.340.6
2009162.6027.122.6112.91630.6293.61300.936.1
2010128.6013.313.31021769.2314.81387.966.5
2011164013.331119.71986.2390.11494.1102
2012111.48.917.813.471.32317.6383.31836.398.1
2013144.301813.5112.71807.7270.51343.4193.8
2014139.901831.690.22161.5324.91755.381.2
2015109.4013.727.468.42065.6328.31627.8109.4
201696.404.655.136.71996.1344.21505.1146.8
201787.70013.873.81444.3216.91121.3106.1
201897.14.64.650.9372269.9291.21770.6208
201960.413.913.99.323.21318.8120.71026.3171.8

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Thomaston, CT53.2771.27,54832019
Plymouth, CT17.3950.512,06962019
Waterbury, CT301.53,026.6108,75862019
Middlebury, CT25.8825.86,78462019
Wolcott, CT42.11,171.716,63282019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Plymouth, CT17.3950.512,06962019
Wolcott, CT42.11,171.716,63282019
Naugatuck, CT96.11,412.830,30592019
Southington, CT59.21,235.038,777122019
Cheshire, CT44.6709.729,282132019

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Over 15 years ago

The winters are cold and damp and long. The summers are not too hot, although there can be humidity for at least several weeks in the summer, which makes it  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have lived in Watertown now 1 1/2 years, I love the location and  More

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