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Is New Haven, Connecticut Safe?

Population 138,774 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in New Haven runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,727 per 100K.

New Haven Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew HavenConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.8331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2193.62084.81,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate336.0--268.2
Theft Rate1727.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate240.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

406/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2194/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Haven

Violent crime in New Haven is close to the national average. The rate of 405.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2193.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,727 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 336 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

New Haven Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault336
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary347
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,727
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft240
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Haven Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Haven
405.8
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Haven
2193.6
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Haven Safety

Is New Haven safe?
Not especially. New Haven earns a D with a crime rate of 259.9 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 New Haven?
259.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2193.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Haven safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Haven's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,727 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Haven?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Haven generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Haven police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Haven?
Yes, there's been an uptick. New Haven's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does New Haven compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. New Haven ranks behind about 77% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is New Haven to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in New Haven?
Bad. A D grade and 259.9 per-thousand rate put New Haven below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 406 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Haven?
405.8 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (336), robbery (59), 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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