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Safest Cities in Connecticut (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Groton is the safest city in Connecticut with a crime rate of 18.7 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. West Haven (19.5/1K) and Middletown (19.6/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 20 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
22.5per 1K
Below National Avg
8of 20 cities
Above National Avg
12of 20 cities

All 20 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Groton
B
18.7
2West Haven
B-
19.5
3Middletown
B-
19.6
4New London
B-
21
5Bridgeport
B-
21.8
6Bristol
B-
21.8
7Derby
B-
21.8
8Waterbury
B-
21.9
9Meriden
B-
22.4
10New Britain
B-
22.9
11Ansonia
B-
22.9
12Shelton
C+
23.1
13Norwalk
C+
23.2
14Torrington
C+
23.5
15New Haven
C+
23.7
16Norwich
C+
24
17Naugatuck
C+
24.4
18Hartford
C+
24.5
19Stamford
C+
24.8
20Danbury
C+
24.9

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Connecticut

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Connecticut. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
C+
Danbury24.9/1K · Moderate · Violent: 309/100K
2
C+
Stamford24.8/1K · Moderate · Violent: 393/100K
3
C+
Hartford24.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 427/100K
4
C+
Naugatuck24.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 410/100K
5
C+
Norwich24/1K · Moderate · Violent: 328/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Connecticut

What is the safest city in Connecticut?
As of 2026, Groton is the safest city in Connecticut with a crime rate of 18.7 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 61% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in Connecticut?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Connecticut based on crime rate are: Groton, West Haven, Middletown, New London, Bridgeport, Bristol, Derby, Waterbury, Meriden, New Britain.
What is the most dangerous city in Connecticut?
Danbury has the highest crime rate in Connecticut at 24.9 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Connecticut?
The average crime rate across 20 tracked cities in Connecticut is 22.5 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 373 per 100K and property crime averages 1878 per 100K.
Is Connecticut safe to live in?
Connecticut has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 373 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Groton earns a B while Danbury gets a C+. 8 of 20 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Connecticut?
20 cities in Connecticut are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 8 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Connecticut →View all Connecticut city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

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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