The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Connecticut: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$1.1 billion

Cost of Crime™ for Connecticut

In 2025, crime will cost $806 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Connecticut in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Connecticut Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US state. Connecticut ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of states but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Connecticut's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby states.

The crime rate in Connecticut is 24.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Connecticut Residents generally consider the east part of the state to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Connecticut varies by city - ranging from 1 in 32 in the south cities to 1 in 50 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Connecticut see the most incidents - about 22,170 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the state has the fewest, with approximately 1,800 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Connecticut

The total projected cost of crime in Connecticut for 2025 is $1,141,346,495. This translates to approximately $317 per resident and $806 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Connecticut. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Connecticut Compared to Other States?

Connecticut:	$317
New Mexico:	$835
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Connecticut is $317 per year, which is $148 less than the national average. Below we compare states similar to Connecticut:

In New Mexico, crime costs $835 per person, which is $518 more than in Connecticut.
In New Jersey, crime costs $240 per person, which is $77 less than in Connecticut

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Connecticut for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Connecticut	Cost per Connecticut Resident
Murder	$319.5 million	$89
Rape/Sexual Assault	$78.6 million	$22
Robbery	$52.1 million	$14
Assault	$88.0 million	$24
Kidnapping	$20.8 million	$6
Vehicle Theft	$119.2 million	$33
Burglary	$43.4 million	$12
Theft	$220.0 million	$61
Arson	$4.85 million	$1
Vandalism	$122.2 million	$34
Animal Cruelty	$956,416	$0
Drug Crimes	$33.5 million	$9
Identity Theft	$38.2 million	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$1,141,346,495	$317

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Connecticut

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Connecticut totals $2,542,759,605 ($705 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,684,106,100 ($1,022 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Connecticut crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southwest part of the state has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Connecticut has 1, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Connecticut has 760, have the same problem. Of Connecticut’s 3,605,944 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Connecticut Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Connecticut residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8497
Robbery	0.4597
Rape	0.3596
Murder	0.0471
Total Violent Crime	1.716 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.78
Vehicle Theft	2.135
Burglary	1.326
Arson	0.0557
Total Property Crime	15.30 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0952
Drug Crimes	1.255
Vandalism	4.742
Identity Theft	1.369
Animal Cruelty	0.0359
Total "Other" Rate	7.497 (B+)

Individual Connecticut Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby States

Compared to surrounding states, the rate of crime in Connecticut is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for states close to Connecticut.

Nearby State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rhode Island	A	A	A-
Massachusetts	A+	C+	A+
New Jersey	A+	A	A-
New York	A-	C	B-
New Hampshire	A	A+	A+
Vermont	B+	A-	C+
Delaware	D	C-	C-
Pennsylvania	A	A-	A-
Maryland	C	C-	C+
Maine	A	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for State with Similar Populations

Connecticut is lower versus other states of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in states with comparable overall population in the state‘s boundaries.

Similar State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Alaska	C+	F	F
Hawaii	B	A	A
Puerto Rico	F	F	F
Michigan	B	D+	D+
New Mexico	F	F	F
New Hampshire	A	A+	A+
Mississippi	A+	A+	A+
Minnesota	C	B	B
Massachusetts	A+	C+	C+
Maine	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Connecticut is as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Connecticut average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Connecticut schools on SchoolGrade

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