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Is Ansonia, Connecticut Safe?

Population 19,216 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,216, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Ansonia earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,566 per 100K.

Ansonia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAnsoniaConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.3331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2157.02084.81,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1566.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate495.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

241.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2157/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ansonia

Violent crime in Ansonia is below the national average. The rate of 256.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2157.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,566 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ansonia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,566
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft495
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Ansonia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ansonia
256.3
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ansonia
2157.0
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ansonia Safety

Is Ansonia safe?
Not especially. Ansonia earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ansonia?
241.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2157.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ansonia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ansonia's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,566 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ansonia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ansonia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ansonia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ansonia?
No. Crime in Ansonia has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Ansonia compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. Ansonia ranks behind about 67% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Ansonia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Ansonia?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.3 per-thousand rate put Ansonia below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 256 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ansonia?
256.3 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (34), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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