East Lyme, CT has a significantly lower rate of violent crime than the US average; in fact, it is only 7.1 compared to the national average of 22.7. Similarly, East Lyme's property crime rate is 20.1, much lower than the national average of 35.4. This lower rate of crime makes East Lyme an attractive area for those seeking a safe place to live and raise a family. Despite being lower than the national average, it is important that residents remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings to ensure they are kept safe from criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
East Lyme violent crime is 7.1. (The US average is 22.7)
East Lyme property crime is 20.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.