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Is Shelton, Connecticut Safe?

Population 42,880 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Shelton is a smaller community of 42,880 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,897 per 100K.

Shelton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSheltonConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.1331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2116.52084.81,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate279.0--268.2
Theft Rate1897.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate315.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

370/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2117/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shelton

Violent crime in Shelton is close to the national average. The rate of 370.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2116.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,897 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shelton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault279
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,897
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft315
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shelton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shelton
370.1
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shelton
2116.5
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shelton Safety

Is Shelton safe?
Not especially. Shelton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.7 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 Shelton?
248.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2116.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shelton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Shelton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,897 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shelton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shelton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shelton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shelton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Shelton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Shelton compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. Shelton 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 Shelton 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 Shelton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.7 per-thousand rate put Shelton below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 370 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Shelton?
370.1 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (279), robbery (93), 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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