Safest Cities in Connecticut

Top 66 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Connecticut

1 Ridgefield 4.0 per 1K

2 New Canaan 9.9 per 1K

3 Staples 19.2 per 1K

4 Orange 28.7 per 1K

5 Byram 28.7 per 1K

6 Old Greenwich 28.7 per 1K

7 Cos Cob 28.7 per 1K

8 Riverside 28.7 per 1K

9 Bethel 30.2 per 1K

10 Greenwich 35.0 per 1K

11 Sandy Hook 39.0 per 1K

12 Portland 43.1 per 1K

13 North Haven 46.5 per 1K

14 Milford 52.8 per 1K

15 Shelton 53.3 per 1K

16 Daniels Farm 55.6 per 1K

17 New Milford 55.9 per 1K

18 West Hartford 57.3 per 1K

19 Windsor Locks 61.9 per 1K

20 Simsbury Center 77.3 per 1K

21 Newington 79.8 per 1K

22 Middletown 82.7 per 1K

23 Northford 83.7 per 1K

24 Wallingford Center 83.7 per 1K

25 Pawcatuck 86.3 per 1K

26 Bristol 88.4 per 1K

27 Wethersfield 88.4 per 1K

28 Naugatuck 96.1 per 1K

29 Torrington 106.0 per 1K

30 Branford Center 113.4 per 1K

31 Danbury 113.9 per 1K

32 Terryville 118.8 per 1K

33 Sherwood Manor 119.1 per 1K

34 Thompsonville 119.1 per 1K

35 Hazardville 119.1 per 1K

36 Southwood Acres 119.1 per 1K

37 Winsted 124.2 per 1K

38 Willimantic 124.6 per 1K

39 East Haven 125.7 per 1K

40 Oakville 139.9 per 1K

41 East Hartford 152.5 per 1K

42 West Haven 155.1 per 1K

43 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park 160.6 per 1K

44 Manchester 173.5 per 1K

45 Groton 178.4 per 1K

46 Rockville 190.7 per 1K

47 Putnam 192.0 per 1K

48 Derby 192.5 per 1K

49 Ansonia 193.0 per 1K

50 Stamford 202.0 per 1K

51 Norwalk 204.6 per 1K

52 Storrs 213.2 per 1K

53 Noroton 240.2 per 1K

54 Glastonbury Center 255.9 per 1K

55 Meriden 264.4 per 1K

56 New London 294.2 per 1K

57 Cheshire Village 299.9 per 1K

58 Waterbury 301.5 per 1K

59 Norwich 382.4 per 1K

60 New Britain 422.9 per 1K

61 Kensington 440.6 per 1K

62 Bridgeport 581.8 per 1K

63 Hartford 858.1 per 1K

64 New Haven 895.1 per 1K

65 Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) 905.1 per 1K

66 Trumbull Center 905.1 per 1K

The safest cities in Connecticut have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Ridgefield leads with just 4.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

1. Ridgefield has just 4.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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