Is Bridgeport or Newington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bridgeport is safer than Newington (Safety Score 45/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 1,863 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Newington — 16% lower. Bridgeport has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Newington has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Bridgeport is 4.7x 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 | Newington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,863.2 | 2,212.4 | -349.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 394.2 | 76.2 | +318.1 |
| Murder Rate | 8.1 | 0.0 | +8.1 |
| Rape Rate | 41.9 | 25.4 | +16.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 153.2 | 22.2 | +131.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 189.7 | 28.6 | +161.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,469.0 | 2,136.2 | -667.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 224.1 | 177.8 | +46.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 771.6 | 1,815.6 | -1,044.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 473.2 | 142.8 | +330.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bridgeport or Newington safer?
Bridgeport is safer with a total crime rate of 1,863 per 100K vs 2,212 for Newington — a 16% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bridgeport has a violent crime rate of 394.2 per 100K while Newington has 76.2. Newington 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 Newington, CT
Newington, Connecticut, a Hartford suburb, is home to the first-ever organized town-wide park and recreation department. Situated just south of West Hartford, the town has a population of over 30,000 residents. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 31,504, Newington has a total crime rate of 2,212.4 per 100,000 residents.