New Britain, CT Crime Reports & Statistics
Neighborhood Crime Statistics For New Britain, Connecticut
Population: 70,368 in 2009
The New Britain, CT crime report and city information below can give residents and potential residents incite on their local area and surroundings. This information that was collected and published on this site is from the participation of over 17,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States. These statistics are collected and published by the FBI on an annual basis for special studies and reports, on the cities in the United States. *
New Britain, CT Crime Categories
New Britain, CT Law Enforcement Statistics
Law Enforcement officers are individuals who ordinarily carry a firearm and a badge, have full arrest powers, and are paid from governmental funds set aside specifically for sworn law enforcement representatives. (UCR Definition)
Law Enforcement -
New Britain, CTYear 2009 | Total Employees 164 | Officers 152 | Civilians 12 |
Year 2008 | Total Employees 153 | Officers 143 | Civilians 10 |
Year 2007 | Total Employees 160 | Officers 149 | Civilians 11 |
Year 2006 | Total Employees 169 | Officers 157 | Civilians 12 |
New Britain, CT Violent Crime Statistics
In 2009, New Britain, Connecticut law enforcement had 294 violent crimes reported. With a population of 70,368 in 2009, there were 41.8 occurrences of violent crimes per 10k persons in New Britain, Connecticut. The total known offenses in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 333, 324 and 278, respectively .
Violent crime is composed of four offenses: forcible rape, murder and non-negligent manslaughter, aggravated assault, and robbery. Violent crimes involve force or threat of force. (UCR Definition)
Violent Crimes -
New Britain, CTYear 2009 | Population 70,368 | Occurrences 294 | Occurrences (per 10k) 41.8 |
Year 2008 | Population 70,553 | Occurrences 278 | Occurrences (per 10k) 39.4 |
Year 2007 | Population 70,630 | Occurrences 324 | Occurrences (per 10k) 45.9 |
Year 2006 | Population 71,143 | Occurrences 333 | Occurrences (per 10k) 46.8 |
New Britain, CT Forceable Rape Crime Statistics
In 2009, New Britain, Connecticut had 0.9 occurrences of forcible rape per 10k persons in a population of 70,368 in 2009. The total known offenses of forcible rape in New Britain in 2009 was 6. There were 10 known offenses in 2006, 6 in 2007, and 11 in 2008.
Forcible rape is the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. Rapes by force and attempts or assaults to rape regardless of the age of the victim are included. Statutory offenses (no force used--victim under age of consent) are excluded. (UCR Definition)
Forcible Rape -
New Britain, CTYear 2009 | Population 70,368 | Occurrences 6 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.9 |
Year 2008 | Population 70,553 | Occurrences 11 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1.6 |
Year 2007 | Population 70,630 | Occurrences 6 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.8 |
Year 2006 | Population 71,143 | Occurrences 10 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1.4 |
New Britain, CT Murder Statistics
New Britain, Connecticut had 1 murders in 2009. With a total population of 70368 in 2009, there were 0.1 occurrences of murder per 10k persons in New Britain, Connecticut. The murder rates in New Britain, Connecticut in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 4, 1 and 1, respectively.
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. (UCR Definition)
Year 2009 | Population 70,368 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.1 |
Year 2008 | Population 70,553 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.1 |
Year 2007 | Population 70,630 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.1 |
Year 2006 | Population 71,143 | Occurrences 4 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.6 |
New Britain, CT Aggravated Assault Statistics
The total known offenses of aggravated assault in New Britain, Connecticut in 2009 was 133. New Britain had 18.9 occurrences of aggravated assault per 10k persons in a population of 70,368 in 2009. In New Britain there were 125 offenses in 2006, 117 in 2007, and 120 in 2008.
Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. The Program further specifies that this type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by other means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Attempted aggravated assault that involves the display of--or threat to use--a gun, knife, or other weapon is included in this crime category because serious personal injury would likely result if the assault were completed. When aggravated assault and larceny-theft occur together, the offense falls under the category of robbery. (UCR Definition)
Assault -
New Britain, CTYear 2009 | Population 70,368 | Occurrences 133 | Occurrences (per 10k) 18.9 |
Year 2008 | Population 70,553 | Occurrences 120 | Occurrences (per 10k) 17.0 |
Year 2007 | Population 70,630 | Occurrences 117 | Occurrences (per 10k) 16.6 |
Year 2006 | Population 71,143 | Occurrences 125 | Occurrences (per 10k) 17.6 |
New Britain, CT Robbery Statistics
In 2009, New Britain, Connecticut had 154 occurrences of robberies reported to the police. With 70,368 in 2009 people living in New Britain, in 2009 there were 21.9 occurrences per 10k persons. Based on statistics from the FBI, there were 194 robberies in 2006, 200 in 2007 and 146 in 2008.
Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. (UCR Definition)
Robbery -
New Britain, CTYear 2009 | Population 70,368 | Occurrences 154 | Occurrences (per 10k) 21.9 |
Year 2008 | Population 70,553 | Occurrences 146 | Occurrences (per 10k) 20.7 |
Year 2007 | Population 70,630 | Occurrences 200 | Occurrences (per 10k) 28.3 |
Year 2006 | Population 71,143 | Occurrences 194 | Occurrences (per 10k) 27.3 |
New Britain, CT Property Crime Statistics
A property crime includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. In 2009, New Britain, Connecticut had 3275 property crimes. The population in 2009 for New Britain was 70,368 in 2009; the number of violent crimes per 10k persons was 465.4. Looking back at the previous three years in New Britain, Connecticut, you will see that there were 3270 property crimes in 2006, 3645 in 2007 and 3514 in 2008.
A property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The property crime category includes arson because the offense involves the destruction of property; however, arson victims may be subjected to force. Because of limited participation and varying collection procedures by local agencies, only limited data are available for arson. Arson statistics are included in trend, clearance, and arrest tables throughout Crime in the United States, but they are not included in any estimated volume data. The arson section in this report provides more information on that offense. (UCR Definition)
Property Crime -
New Britain, CTYear 2009 | Population 70,368 | Occurrences 3,275 | Occurrences (per 10k) 465.4 |
Year 2008 | Population 70,553 | Occurrences 3,514 | Occurrences (per 10k) 498.1 |
Year 2007 | Population 70,630 | Occurrences 3,645 | Occurrences (per 10k) 516.1 |
Year 2006 | Population 71,143 | Occurrences 3,270 | Occurrences (per 10k) 459.6 |
New Britain, CT Burglary Statistics
The total known offenses of burglary in New Britain, Connecticut in 2009 was 812. Burglary is part of the violent crimes category. Based on the known offenses and its population of 70,368 in 2009 in 2009, New Britain, Connecticut had 115.4 occurrences of burglary per 10k persons. In New Britain there were 761 burglary offenses in 2006, 809 in 2007, and 788 in 2008.
Burglary is defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program as the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. The use of force to gain entry is not required to classify an offense as a burglary. Burglary in the UCR program is categorized into three sub classifications: forcible entry, unlawful entry where no force is used, and attempted forcible entry. (UCR Definition)
Did you know that a burglary occurs in the United States every 15 seconds? In 2008, there were 2.4 billion burglaries in just the U.S.A! Property loss due to burglary totaled $4.3 billion in 2008, with an average loss of $1,991 per occurrence. You may qualify for a FREE home security system; simply fill out the form on the top of this page to get a free, no-obligation quote and protect yourself from being part of these statistics.
Burglary -
New Britain, CTYear 2009 | Population 70,368 | Occurrences 812 | Occurrences (per 10k) 115.4 |
Year 2008 | Population 70,553 | Occurrences 788 | Occurrences (per 10k) 111.7 |
Year 2007 | Population 70,630 | Occurrences 809 | Occurrences (per 10k) 114.5 |
Year 2006 | Population 71,143 | Occurrences 761 | Occurrences (per 10k) 107.0 |
New Britain, CT Larceny Statistics
New Britain, Connecticut had 2076 offenses of larceny-theft reported to the police in 2009. With 70,368 in 2009 people living in New Britain that year, there were 295.0 occurrences per 10k persons. Based on the statistics from the FBI, there were 2119 larceny-thefts in 2006, 2266 in 2007 and 2096 in 2008.
Larceny-theft (except motor vehicle theft) is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. Examples are thefts of bicycles or automobile accessories, shoplifting, pocket-picking, or the stealing of any property or article which is not taken by force and violence or by fraud. Attempted larcenies are included. Embezzlement, confidence games, forgery, worthless checks, etc., are excluded. (UCR Definition)
Larceny -
New Britain, CTYear 2009 | Population 70,368 | Occurrences 2,076 | Occurrences (per 10k) 295.0 |
Year 2008 | Population 70,553 | Occurrences 2,096 | Occurrences (per 10k) 297.1 |
Year 2007 | Population 70,630 | Occurrences 2,266 | Occurrences (per 10k) 320.8 |
Year 2006 | Population 71,143 | Occurrences 2,119 | Occurrences (per 10k) 297.9 |
New Britain, CT Motor Vehicle Crime Statistics
In 2009, New Britain, Connecticut law enforcement had 387 motor vehicle thefts reported. With a population of 70,368 in 2009 in New Britain, there were 55.0 occurrences of motor vehicle theft per 10k persons. The total known offenses by law enforcement of this kind in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 390, 570 and 630, respectively.
Motor vehicle theft is the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. The offense includes the stealing of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc. The taking of a motor vehicle for temporary use by persons having lawful access is excluded from this definition. (UCR Definition)
Motor Vehicle Crime -
New Britain, CTYear 2009 | Population 70,368 | Occurrences 387 | Occurrences (per 10k) 55.0 |
Year 2008 | Population 70,553 | Occurrences 630 | Occurrences (per 10k) 89.3 |
Year 2007 | Population 70,630 | Occurrences 570 | Occurrences (per 10k) 80.7 |
Year 2006 | Population 71,143 | Occurrences 390 | Occurrences (per 10k) 54.8 |
New Britain, CT Arson Statistics
The total known offenses of arson in New Britain in 2009 was 1. New Britain, Connecticut had 0.1 occurrences of arson per 10k persons in a population of 70,368 in 2009. In New Britain, Connecticut, the known offenses of arson were 1 in 2006, 2 in 2007, and 3 in 2008.
Arson is any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc. (UCR Definition)
Year 2009 | Population 70,368 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.1 |
Year 2008 | Population 70,553 | Occurrences 3 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.4 |
Year 2007 | Population 70,630 | Occurrences 2 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.3 |
Year 2006 | Population 71,143 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.1 |
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