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Is Meriden, Connecticut Safe?

Population 60,810 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Meriden earns a D+ safety grade with 243 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,261 per 100K.

Meriden Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMeridenConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate415.8331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2013.72084.81,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1261.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate305.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

416/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2014/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Meriden

Violent crime in Meriden is close to the national average. The rate of 415.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2013.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,261 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Meriden Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,261
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft305
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Meriden Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Meriden
415.8
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Meriden
2013.7
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Meriden Safety

Is Meriden safe?
Not especially. Meriden earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Meriden?
243 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 415.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2013.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Meriden safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Meriden's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,261 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Meriden?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Meriden generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Meriden police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Meriden?
No. Crime in Meriden has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Meriden compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. Meriden ranks behind about 70% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Meriden to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Meriden?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243 per-thousand rate put Meriden below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 416 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Meriden?
415.8 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (47), 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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