Connecticut is a Southern state in the United States, which is a fine blend of coastal and rural cities. The coastal cities offer beautiful weather, great living environment and suburban neighborhoods. While, the rural areas are home to incredible landmarks from colonial times.
This New England state is full of tranquil and beautiful cities, with safe neighborhoods. In fact, when it comes to violent crime rates, Connecticut has some cities with the lowest rates in the country.
Listed below are the safest cities in Connecticut.
1. Newtown(PC Rate: 3.3)
Based on violent crime rates and property crime rates, Newtown is the safest city in Connecticut to live in. With violent crime rates of just 0.2 and property crime rates of 3.3, Newtown has been the safest city in the state for a while now.
The city has a population that’s close to 28,000, along with a median income of over $127,000, which just highlights the high standards of living in this wonderful city.
2. Ridgefield(PC Rate: 3.9)
When it comes to violent crime rates, Ridgefield is the safest city in Connecticut with rates of 0.1. While it also has a property crime rate of just 3.9, which actually rose by 1 point last year, still enough to rank Ridgefield as the second-most safe city in Connecticut.
Ridgefield has a population of just under 25,000, with an average income of $163,945, and is one of the best cities to live in Connecticut in terms of safety and quality of life.
3. Simsbury(PC Rate: 6.2)
With a population of just 25,614, Simsbury is a small city in Connecticut with very low crime rates and good law enforcement. The city recorded violent crime rates of 0.2 in 2022 and property crime rates of 6.2.
Although, property crime rates in Simsbury are relatively higher, when it comes to violent crimes, the city is just as safe as any other in the state. The median income of this city is $123,905, which is well above the national average.
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4. Cheshire(PC Rate: 7.4)
Cheshire is a beautiful city in Connecticut with a population of 28,897 and an average income of just above $120,000. The city doesn’t just offer great living standards and job market opportunity, but is also one of the safest cities in Connecticut.
The city has been taking many measures to improve its law enforcement and reduce crime. In fact, in 2022, this city rose up to places in the rankings of the safest cities in Connecticut, recording violent crime rates of just 0.1 and property crime rates of 7.4.
5. Wallingford(PC Rate: 8.7)
Wallingford is a very well-known city in Connecticut with a population of 44,236 and a median income of $80,793. The city is located near Cheshire, another very safe city in the state, has a violent crime rate of just 0.6.
Moreover, the property crime rates in Wallingford are relatively low at 7.1. Wallingford is named after a city in England, and is renowned for its diverse commercial and industrial base.
6. Greenwich(PC Rate: 8.7)
Greenwich is one of the best cities in the United States to live, in which offers diverse neighborhoods and commercial opportunities. It is home to some of the most expensive houses in the state and some of Connecticut’s richest people.
On top of all that, Greenwich also has incredibly low crime rates, especially considering its size. The city with 63,012 residents has violent crime rates of just 0.1 and property crime rates of 8.7. Additionally, the median income of Greenwich is $152,577, making it one of the wealthiest cities in Connecticut.
7. Westport(PC Rate: 8.7)
Dropping three places down the list from last year, Westport has seen a slight surge in its property crime rates. The property crime rate in Westport went from just 6.8 in 2021 to 8.7 in 2022, almost an increase of 2 points.
However, the violent crime rates in Westport are still incredibly low at 0.2, which sees it still being ranked as one Connecticut’s safest cities. The population of Westport is 28,728 and the median income is $206,466, which is the highest on our list.
8. New Milford(PC Rate: 8.9)
Located close to Newton, New Milford is a historic city in Connecticut that was founded in 1712. Known as the “Gateway of Litchfield County”, New Milford is a very peaceful and tranquil city with a population of just 28,668. The average income of this city is close to $90,000, and the violent crime rates and property crime rates are 0.7 and 6.9 respectively.
9. Shelton(PC Rate: 9.0)
Shelton has a population of $41,302 and an average income of $97,131, which highlights a high standard of living in the city. The city offers its residents all kinds of facilities and services, and is one of the safest cities in the state. Shelton has a violent crime rate of 0.4 and a property crime rate of 9.0.
10. Guilford(PC Rate: 11.0)
Guilford is a city located in New Haven County, and has a relatively small population of just 22,106. However, the average income of Guilford is $111,870, which is well above the national average and average of Connecticut.
Not only does this city offer a high standard of living, but also a very safe living environment. The city has violent crime rates of just 0.2 and property crime rates of 11, which have been declining over the years.
11. Vernon(PC Rate: 11.2)
In Jennings County, Indiana, the United States, the town of Vernon serves as the county seat. Vernon is located within Vernon Township. It was designated as a town in 2010, but the census only found 318 residents there, making it the smallest town in Indiana to be given that classification. It is located just south of the considerably bigger North Vernon. Additionally, it holds the title of being Indiana’s smallest county seat.
12. Groton Town(PC Rate:12.0)
Connecticut has one of the lowest crime rates in the United States, and the violent crime rates in the state are just 1.8, which is the fourth-lowest in the country. Although, the property crime rates are slightly high, they are still a lot lower than the national average. When it comes to crime rates, almost all the rates in Connecticut are lower than the national average, and it has some of the safest cities in the US.