Norwich CT is Hopeful While Crime is Rising

Norwich CT

08 April, 2021

7:28 PM

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With the weather warming up, it's common to see more police activity in the Norwich area. Whether you live or work in Norwich, local crime probably affects your lifestyle. Decisions may involve whether you take a stroll in the downtown area to rather drive away from it.  The Chamber of Commerce's efforts to rejuvenate Norwich has city residents at least curious about the changes and hopeful that Norwich can attract more visitors to its historic area while boosting local businesses. Norwich CT Crime Crime in Norwich isn’t uncommon. Its violent crime rate sits at 3.95, which is almost twice the state’s average rate of 1.84. The town’s property crime rate is also higher than the nation’s; Norwich’s is 15.35 while the country's property crime is 14.27. The most frequent crimes committed in Norwich are thefts, burglaries, and assaults. Assault charges doubled in 2019. Norwich crime overall is higher than neighboring cities except New London. The 2019 Norwich crime rate increased by 8% compared to 2018. In the last 5 years, Norwich has seen a rise in violent crime and a decline in property crime. Norwich Law Enforcement and Courts After someone is arrested in Norwich, most suspects get processed locally. The city of Norwich has its own police department and respective courthouse. Here are the top four facilities where someone under arrest may be held prior to and after their arraignment if they do not make bail. Located along Thames St. is the Norwich Police Department, overseeing the Thames River and Brown's Park or commonly known as the marina. The Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center is the nearest men's correctional facility to Norwich. Prisoners sentenced and unsentenced are commonly sent to this facility and the women to the Niantic correctional. The Norwich Superior Court GA21 is in the downtown area across from the historic district and only a few blocks from the breathtaking town hall. 3-D Bail Bonds with bail bond services located in Norwich, Ledyard, Lisbon, Corrigan, and every town in between, also offers free guidance to anyone in need of information. Our local team very familiar with the police and court procedures can assist you today. Call us today at (860) 701-1556 for fast and affordable Norwich bail bonds. To learn more about how bail bonds work, watch our video.