Connecticut ranks #6 of 50 US states by overall crime rate (safest first), placing it in the safest quartile nationally. Its total crime rate is 1,754 per 100,000 residents — 37% below the national average. Safety varies widely by city; the safest reporting city is Plainfield.

Connecticut Crime Rate: #6 Safest State, 82 Cities Ranked

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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI crime data, Connecticut has a total crime rate of 1,754 per 100,000 residents — 37% below the national average — ranking #6 of 50 US states (safest first), in the safest quartile. Its safest reporting city is Plainfield.

Connecticut Crime Overview

Connecticut reported a total crime rate of 1,754.1 per 100,000 residents — 37% below the national average of 2,785.9. This ranks Connecticut #6 out of 50 states (safest first).

Compared to the previous year, Connecticut's crime rate decreased by 8.9%, with violent crime down 7.4%.

Within the state, Plainfield is the safest city (crime rate: 203), while New Haven has the highest rate (4,123) — a 20.3x difference that highlights how much safety can vary within a single state.

For residents, travelers, and those considering a move to Connecticut, these statistics provide a data-driven baseline. Browse the city-level table below to find specific communities, or see how Connecticut compares to its neighboring states. For the full list of safe and high-crime areas, visit safest cities in Connecticut or most dangerous cities in Connecticut.

Crime Breakdown

Crime Type	Incidents	Rate per 100K	National Avg
Violent Crime	4,744	160.0	478.2
Murder	81	2.7	6.3
Rape	572	19.3	43.8
Robbery	1,356	45.7	94.0
Aggravated Assault	2,725	91.9	333.5
Property Crime	47,272	1,594.2	2,307.7
Burglary	4,578	154.4	292.0
Larceny-Theft	34,585	1,166.3	1,657.7
Motor Vehicle Theft	8,109	273.5	358.0
Arson	0	0.0	0.0

Understanding Connecticut's Crime Profile

Of Connecticut's total crime rate, 9.1% is violent crime and 90.9% is property crime. Nationally, violent crime makes up 17.2% of all crime, meaning Connecticut has a lower-than-average share of violent offenses.

Connecticut's murder rate is 2.7 per 100K, which is 57% below the national rate of 6.3. Murder is the least common but most serious violent crime, and even small differences in rate can reflect meaningful differences in public safety.

These statistics are compiled from 82 cities across the state that report to the FBI's UCR program. Coverage varies by state — so these numbers represent the best available estimate, not a perfect census. For details, see our methodology page.

Property crime accounts for the bulk of Connecticut's total rate at 1,594 per 100K. This includes burglary, larceny-theft (the most common crime nationwide), motor vehicle theft, and arson. While property crime is less immediately dangerous than violent crime, high rates can affect quality of life, insurance costs, and economic investment in affected areas.

Cities in Connecticut by Crime Rate

Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (10,000+ residents).

#	City	Coverage	Total Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Safety Score
1	Plainfield	15,265	203.1	78.6	100/100
2	Weston	10,353	222.2	0.0	99/100
3	Ridgefield	24,924	304.9	24.1	98/100
4	Madison	17,458	309.3	17.2	98/100
5	Newtown	27,890	369.3	17.9	97/100
6	Cheshire	29,399	398.0	13.6	96/100
7	East Lyme	19,094	424.2	10.5	95/100
8	East Hampton	13,090	443.1	22.9	94/100
9	Wallingford	43,561	468.3	18.4	94/100
10	Plymouth	11,806	499.8	8.5	93/100
11	Bethel	20,799	538.5	9.6	92/100
12	Monroe	18,852	541.1	21.2	91/100
13	Coventry	12,338	559.3	81.1	91/100
14	Granby	11,371	562.8	26.4	91/100
15	New Milford	28,377	567.4	28.2	91/100
16	Canton	10,166	580.4	39.4	90/100
17	Brookfield	17,496	588.7	57.2	90/100
18	Simsbury	25,108	589.5	15.9	90/100
19	Seymour	17,034	622.3	47.0	88/100
20	Wilton	18,398	646.8	16.3	88/100
21	Avon	18,886	651.3	21.2	87/100
22	Suffield	15,641	652.1	25.6	87/100
23	North Branford	13,385	717.2	14.9	85/100
24	Shelton	42,616	750.9	42.2	84/100
25	New Canaan	20,973	786.7	9.5	82/100
26	Greenwich	63,651	876.7	9.4	79/100
27	Winchester	10,247	917.3	68.3	78/100
28	Stonington	18,469	925.9	65.0	78/100
29	Guilford	22,021	953.6	27.3	77/100
30	Willimantic	18,393	989.5	174.0	75/100
31	Glastonbury	35,249	990.1	28.4	75/100
32	Bristol	61,895	1,016.2	58.2	74/100
33	Vernon	30,738	1,070.3	45.6	72/100
34	Naugatuck	31,930	1,071.1	50.1	72/100
35	Darien	22,216	1,080.3	31.5	71/100
36	Groton Town	27,927	1,081.4	93.1	71/100
37	Windsor Locks	12,513	1,086.9	87.9	71/100
38	Torrington	35,612	1,120.4	81.4	70/100
39	Westport	27,606	1,133.8	3.6	69/100
40	Watertown	22,337	1,164.0	13.4	68/100
41	Middletown	48,331	1,212.5	62.1	66/100
42	South Windsor	26,741	1,237.8	37.4	65/100
43	Rocky Hill	20,692	1,309.7	77.3	63/100
44	West Haven	54,598	1,342.5	104.4	62/100
45	Stamford	136,483	1,383.3	158.3	61/100
46	Wethersfield	27,073	1,429.5	59.1	59/100
47	Norwich	39,832	1,466.2	205.9	58/100
48	Ansonia	19,049	1,475.1	68.3	57/100
49	Berlin	20,529	1,500.3	92.6	57/100
50	Danbury	86,257	1,518.7	262.0	56/100
51	Farmington	26,852	1,560.4	26.1	55/100
52	Plainville	17,504	1,576.8	68.6	54/100
53	Southington	43,849	1,580.4	66.1	54/100
54	Norwalk	92,987	1,591.6	87.1	53/100
55	New London	27,848	1,594.4	201.1	53/100
56	Old Saybrook	10,606	1,697.2	75.4	50/100
57	Waterford	19,913	1,702.4	25.1	50/100
58	Branford	28,000	1,717.9	46.4	49/100
59	East Hartford	50,584	1,759.5	89.0	48/100
60	Meriden	59,943	1,816.7	128.5	46/100
61	Windsor	29,382	1,817.4	61.3	46/100
62	Bridgeport	148,132	1,863.2	394.2	45/100
63	Cromwell	14,411	1,970.7	83.3	41/100
64	Enfield	40,659	2,034.0	162.3	40/100
65	East Haven	27,447	2,051.2	98.4	39/100
66	Stratford	52,531	2,052.1	66.6	39/100
67	Milford	53,065	2,212.4	116.8	35/100
68	Newington	31,504	2,212.4	76.2	35/100
69	Manchester	59,378	2,248.3	133.1	34/100
70	Clinton	13,481	2,307.0	74.2	33/100
71	New Britain	74,528	2,346.8	421.3	32/100
72	Trumbull	37,492	2,376.5	104.0	31/100
73	Bloomfield	22,032	2,405.6	108.9	31/100
74	East Windsor	11,179	2,621.0	62.6	26/100
75	North Haven	24,340	2,662.3	37.0	25/100
76	West Hartford	64,093	2,795.9	64.0	23/100
77	Derby	12,437	2,862.4	313.6	22/100
78	Waterbury	115,363	3,241.1	322.5	16/100
79	Hartford	119,626	3,362.2	516.6	15/100
80	Orange	14,352	3,546.5	41.8	12/100
81	Hamden	59,908	3,548.8	430.7	12/100
82	New Haven	137,243	4,123.3	536.3	8/100

Connecticut Crime Rate Trends

Year	Coverage	Total Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Property Crime Rate
2024	2,965,338	1,754.1	160.0	1,594.2
2023	2,971,457	1,925.6	172.8	1,752.7
2022	2,970,101	1,886.0	178.1	1,707.8
2021	2,916,997	1,977.9	201.8	1,776.1
2020	2,924,693	1,982.0	212.7	1,769.3
2019	2,931,073	1,802.3	211.1	1,591.3

Connecticut Crime Trends: 6-Year Analysis

Over the 6-year period from 2019 to 2024, Connecticut's total crime rate decreased by 2.7%, moving from 1,802 to 1,754 per 100,000 residents. This long-term trajectory provides important context beyond any single year's snapshot.

In the most recent year-over-year comparison, Connecticut's crime rate decreased by 8.9%, with violent crime specifically declining 7.4%. Short-term changes don't always indicate a lasting trend, but consecutive years of movement in the same direction are worth noting.

Many factors can influence year-over-year changes, including shifts in policing strategies, economic conditions, population growth, and changes in how agencies report data to the FBI. For the most reliable picture, focus on the multi-year trend rather than any single year's change.

Connecticut vs Neighboring States

How does Connecticut's crime rate compare to its neighbors?

State	Total Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Property Crime Rate	vs Connecticut
Connecticut	1,754.1	160.0	1,594.2	—
Rhode Island	1,234.0	158.2	1,075.7	-29.7%
Massachusetts	1,445.7	322.0	1,123.7	-17.6%
New York	2,739.6	529.5	2,210.1	+56.2%

Among neighboring states, Rhode Island has the lowest crime rate (1,234 per 100K). New York has the highest (2,740 per 100K).

Connecticut in Regional Context

Connecticut is safer than 1 of its 3 neighboring states based on total crime rate. Nationally, it ranks #6 out of 50 states (ranked safest first), placing it in the safest quartile of all US states.

Regional comparisons are valuable because neighboring states often share economic conditions, climate, and demographic patterns. If Connecticut differs significantly from its neighbors, it may point to state-specific factors such as policing policy, drug legislation, or economic programs. Visit individual state pages above for detailed comparisons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Connecticut's crime rate?

Connecticut's total crime rate is 1,754.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 37% below the national average of 2,786. This includes both violent crime (160.0 per 100K) and property crime (1,594.2 per 100K).

How safe is Connecticut compared to other states?

Connecticut ranks #6 out of 50 states (safest first), placing it in the safest quartile nationally. Visit our all states page for the complete ranking.

What is the safest city in Connecticut?

The safest city in Connecticut is Plainfield with a crime rate of 203 per 100,000 residents. View the full list at safest cities in Connecticut.

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