Violent and Serious Crime Rates Continue to Drop in Connecticut
Connecticut State Police data show violent crime dropped 7.4% and property crime fell 16.7% in 2025, with murders down to 70 from 162 in 2021
The report, compiled with 100% participation from law enforcement agencies statewide, shows many serious crime categories at their lowest rates in at least five years
The findings contradict Republican claims that crime is out of control in Connecticut, which FBI data consistently ranks among the safest states in the country
The Connecticut State Police on Monday issued a definitive report which shows once again that violent and serious crime rates in Connecticut continue to drop year after year despite Republican claims to the contrary.
The report was compiled using data from 100% participation of state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies across Connecticut, providing a detailed analysis of criminal activity for the state. The 130-page report, compiled by state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Crimes Analysis Unit, shows:
Crimes against persons dropped by 7.4%, including decreases in aggravated assault (20.6%), rape (20%), and murder, which has steadily declined since 2021.
Crimes against property dropped by 16.7%, including decreases in burglary (28.2 %); motor vehicle theft (27.7%) and robbery (22.3%).
Theft from a motor vehicle dropped 30.6%, while theft of motor vehicle parts and accessories dropped 27%. These types of crimes – stolen catalytic converters, breaking into a car to steal a purse, etc. – once made regular headlines throughout Connecticut and the nation. In 2022, Democrats passed a law making the sale of stolen catalytic converters almost impossible in Connecticut.
Many types of serious crime are showing their lowest rate in at least half a decade. For example, the number of murders and nonnegligent homicides in Connecticut in 2025 – which made up just one-fifth of 1 percent of all crimes against persons reported in the state – was 70, down from 90 in 2024 and 162 in 2021.
These local crime statistics are used in annual FBI reports, which continue to show that Connecticut is one of the safest states in the country.
“Crime is continuing to decline. We are not just seeing multi-month or multi-quarter declines, we are seeing multi-year declines,’’ said DESPP Chief Data Officer Dr. Michael Mascari.
“This data from state and local police officers reinforces the fact that Connecticut continues to be one of the safest states in the country,” said Governor Ned Lamont. “Any instance of crime is unacceptable, and working in collaboration with law enforcement and community partners our state will continue prioritizing smart-on-crime policies that further improve public safety and reduce crime. I’m proud of our local and state police who keep our streets safe by developing trust and relationships with the communities they serve.”
By Lawrence Cook
Appreciate seeing these stats. Kudos to Gov Lamont, our entire exec branch, our legislature , law enforcement , town and city governments across the state. Thank you all for making CT a safer place to live!