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Is New London, Connecticut Safe?

Population 28,003 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

New London is a smaller community of 28,003 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,170 per 100K.

New London Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew LondonConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate267.4331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1940.62084.81,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate212.0--268.2
Theft Rate1170.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate324.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

267/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1941/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New London

Violent crime in New London is below the national average. The rate of 267.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1940.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,170 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New London Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault212
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,170
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft324
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New London Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New London
267.4
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New London
1940.6
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New London Safety

Is New London safe?
Not especially. New London earns a C with a crime rate of 220.8 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 London?
220.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 267.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1940.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New London safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New London's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,170 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New London?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New London generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New London police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New London?
No. Crime in New London has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does New London compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Middle of the pack for Connecticut. New London isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Connecticut cities.
How safe is New London to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in New London?
Bad. A C grade and 220.8 per-thousand rate put New London below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 267 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New London?
267.4 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (212), robbery (57), 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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