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Is New Britain, Connecticut Safe?

Population 76,286 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Britain earns a D+ safety grade with 244.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,346 per 100K.

New Britain Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew BritainConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate252.3331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2196.72084.81,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1346.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate278.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

252/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2197/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Britain

Violent crime in New Britain is below the national average. The rate of 252.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2196.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,346 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Britain Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary347
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,346
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft278
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Britain Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Britain
252.3
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Britain
2196.7
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Britain Safety

Is New Britain safe?
Not especially. New Britain earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in New Britain?
244.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 252.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2196.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Britain safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Britain's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,346 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Britain?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Britain generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Britain police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Britain?
Crime rates have held steady in New Britain, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does New Britain compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. New Britain ranks behind about 86% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is New Britain 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 New Britain?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.9 per-thousand rate put New Britain below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 252 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Britain?
252.3 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (55), 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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