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Is Bridgeport, Connecticut Safe?

Population 152,273 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bridgeport, Connecticut sits below average for US cities. The C- grade comes from a 239 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,250 per 100K.

Bridgeport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBridgeportConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate435.0331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1954.52084.81,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate1250.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate448.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

435/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1955/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bridgeport

Violent crime in Bridgeport is above the national average. The rate of 435.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1954.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,250 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bridgeport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery106
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,250
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft448
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bridgeport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bridgeport
435.0
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bridgeport
1954.5
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgeport Safety

Is Bridgeport safe?
Not especially. Bridgeport earns a C- with a crime rate of 239 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bridgeport?
239 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 435.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1954.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bridgeport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bridgeport's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,250 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bridgeport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bridgeport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bridgeport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bridgeport?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bridgeport's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Bridgeport compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. Bridgeport ranks behind about 66% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bridgeport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bridgeport?
Bad. A C- grade and 239 per-thousand rate put Bridgeport below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 435 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bridgeport?
435.0 per 100,000, which is 20% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (106), and murder (6.0) 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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