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Is Danbury, Connecticut Safe?

Population 89,033 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Danbury runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,793 per 100K.

Danbury Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDanburyConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate233.3331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2444.12084.81,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1793.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate379.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

233/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2444/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Danbury

Violent crime in Danbury is below the national average. The rate of 233.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2444.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,793 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Danbury Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary446
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,793
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft379
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Danbury Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Danbury
233.3
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Danbury
2444.1
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Danbury Safety

Is Danbury safe?
Not especially. Danbury earns a D with a crime rate of 267.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Danbury?
267.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 233.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2444.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Danbury safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Danbury's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,793 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Danbury?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Danbury generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Danbury police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Danbury?
No. Crime in Danbury has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Danbury compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. Danbury ranks behind about 86% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Danbury 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 Danbury?
Bad. A D grade and 267.7 per-thousand rate put Danbury below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 233 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Danbury?
233.3 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (47), and murder (2.0) 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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