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Is Naugatuck, Connecticut Safe?

Population 32,230 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Naugatuck has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 262.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,576 per 100K.

Naugatuck Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNaugatuckConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate388.7331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2237.82084.81,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1576.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate532.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2238/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Naugatuck

Violent crime in Naugatuck is close to the national average. The rate of 388.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2237.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,576 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Naugatuck Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,576
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft532
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Naugatuck Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Naugatuck
388.7
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Naugatuck
2237.8
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Naugatuck Safety

Is Naugatuck safe?
Not especially. Naugatuck earns a D with a crime rate of 262.7 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 Naugatuck?
262.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 388.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2237.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Naugatuck safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Naugatuck's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,576 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Naugatuck?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Naugatuck generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Naugatuck police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Naugatuck?
No. Crime in Naugatuck has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Naugatuck compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. Naugatuck ranks behind about 80% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Naugatuck 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 Naugatuck?
Bad. A D grade and 262.7 per-thousand rate put Naugatuck below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 389 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Naugatuck?
388.7 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (50), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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