Connecticut Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 9 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
118.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
1159.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
98/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Connecticut
National Context
Connecticut Ranks Among America’s Safest States
Connecticut maintains a total crime rate of 1,277.0 per 100,000 residents, which is nearly 47% lower than the national average of 2,385.5. This low frequency places the state firmly on the safer end of the national spectrum. Residents experience significantly fewer incidents than the average American.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Offenses Drive the Majority of Incidents
Property crime accounts for 1,158.6 incidents per 100,000 people, significantly overshadowing the state's low violent crime rate of 118.5. While property theft is the primary concern for residents, the violent crime rate sits at less than one-third of the national benchmark of 369.8. This breakdown indicates that safety concerns in the state mostly involve non-violent offenses.
Safest Counties
Quiet Safety in Rural Planning Regions
The Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region leads the state in safety with a remarkably low total crime rate of 127.5 per 100,000. It is followed by Northwest Hills at 411.7 and the Southeastern region at 881.6. These areas offer some of the most secure environments in the Northeast, with violent crime rates remaining well below 100 per 100,000.
Crime Hotspots
Navigating Crime Rates in Major Planning Hubs
The South Central Connecticut Planning Region reports the state's highest rate at 2,576.1 per 100,000, slightly exceeding the national average. The Capitol and Greater Bridgeport regions follow with rates of 1,915.0 and 1,688.5 respectively. These figures reflect the complex dynamics of Connecticut’s more densely populated urban and transit corridors.
The Takeaway
A Secure Choice for Families and Professionals
With a total crime rate well below the national median, Connecticut remains one of the safest states in the country. Prospective movers find exceptional security in the rural northeastern regions, while even the busiest hubs largely stay under national crime benchmarks. The state offers a robustly safe environment for residents of all lifestyles.
Safest Counties
#1 safest
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
100/100
Safety score
#2 safest
Northwest Hills Planning Region
99/100
Safety score
#3 safest
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
99/100
Safety score
#4 safest
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
98/100
Safety score
#5 safest
Western Connecticut Planning Region
98/100
Safety score
Highest Crime Counties
#1 highest crime
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
96/100
Safety score
#2 highest crime
Capitol Planning Region
97/100
Safety score
#3 highest crime
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
97/100
Safety score
#4 highest crime
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
98/100
Safety score
#5 highest crime
Western Connecticut Planning Region
98/100
Safety score
All Connecticut Counties
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.