Is Bridgeport or Groton Town Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Groton Town is safer than Bridgeport (Safety Score 71/100 vs 45/100), with a total crime rate of 1,081 per 100,000 versus 1,863 for Bridgeport — 42% lower. Bridgeport has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Groton Town has a 93% lower rate.
Note: Bridgeport is 5.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bridgeport | Groton Town | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,863.2 | 1,081.4 | +781.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 394.2 | 93.1 | +301.1 |
| Murder Rate | 8.1 | 3.6 | +4.5 |
| Rape Rate | 41.9 | 10.7 | +31.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 153.2 | 10.7 | +142.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 189.7 | 68.0 | +121.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,469.0 | 988.3 | +480.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 224.1 | 85.9 | +138.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 771.6 | 809.3 | -37.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 473.2 | 93.1 | +380.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bridgeport or Groton Town safer?
Groton Town is safer with a total crime rate of 1,081 per 100K vs 1,863 for Bridgeport — a 42% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bridgeport has a violent crime rate of 394.2 per 100K while Groton Town has 93.1. Groton Town has lower violent crime.
About Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport, Connecticut, once a manufacturing hub and home to P.T. Barnum, sits on Long Island Sound. It is the most populous city in the state. With a safety score of 45/100 and a population coverage of 148,132, Bridgeport has a total crime rate of 1,863.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Groton Town, CT
Groton, home to the Submarine Force Museum and Mystic Aquarium, is a southeastern Connecticut town on Long Island Sound. Its population is approximately 40,000. With a safety score of 71/100 and a population coverage of 27,927, Groton Town has a total crime rate of 1,081.4 per 100,000 residents.