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Is Norwich, Connecticut Safe?

Population 40,001 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Norwich runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,626 per 100K.

Norwich Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorwichConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.2331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2302.72084.81,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1626.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate305.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

265/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2303/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norwich

Violent crime in Norwich is below the national average. The rate of 265.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2302.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,626 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Norwich Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary405
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,626
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft305
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Norwich Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norwich
265.2
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norwich
2302.7
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Norwich Safety

Is Norwich safe?
Not especially. Norwich earns a D with a crime rate of 256.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Norwich?
256.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2302.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norwich safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norwich's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,626 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norwich?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norwich generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norwich police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norwich?
Crime rates have held steady in Norwich, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Norwich compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. Norwich ranks behind about 82% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Norwich 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 Norwich?
Bad. A D grade and 256.8 per-thousand rate put Norwich below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 265 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norwich?
265.2 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (54), and murder (4.0) 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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