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Is Norwalk, Connecticut Safe?

Population 94,508 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Norwalk, Connecticut sits below average for US cities. The D+ grade comes from a 253.1 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,674 per 100K.

Norwalk Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorwalkConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate418.5331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2113.02084.81,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate303.0--268.2
Theft Rate1674.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate385.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

419/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2113/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norwalk

Violent crime in Norwalk is above the national average. The rate of 418.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2113.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,674 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 303 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Norwalk Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault303
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery95
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary234
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,674
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft385
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Norwalk Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norwalk
418.5
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norwalk
2113.0
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Norwalk Safety

Is Norwalk safe?
Not especially. Norwalk earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Norwalk?
253.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 418.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2113.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norwalk safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norwalk's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,674 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norwalk?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norwalk generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norwalk police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norwalk?
Crime rates have held steady in Norwalk, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Norwalk compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. Norwalk ranks behind about 73% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Norwalk to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Norwalk?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.1 per-thousand rate put Norwalk below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 419 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norwalk?
418.5 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (303), robbery (95), and murder (8.0) 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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