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Is Middletown, Connecticut Safe?

Population 48,439 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Middletown is a smaller community of 48,439 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 206.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,341 per 100K.

Middletown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiddletownConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.4331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1819.22084.81,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1341.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate216.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

206.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1819/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Middletown

Violent crime in Middletown is below the national average. The rate of 241.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1819.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,341 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Middletown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary313
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,341
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft216
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Middletown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middletown
241.4
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middletown
1819.2
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Middletown Safety

Is Middletown safe?
Not especially. Middletown earns a C with a crime rate of 206.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Middletown?
206.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1819.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Middletown safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Middletown has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Middletown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Middletown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Middletown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Middletown?
Crime rates have held steady in Middletown, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Middletown compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. Middletown ranks behind about 63% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Middletown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Middletown?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Middletown?
241.4 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (60), and murder (5.0) 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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