Safety · Connecticut
Safest Counties in Connecticut 2026
Ranked by violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents.
Top 10 — Safety in Connecticut
Score reflects safety only — not overall county quality.
1Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT2Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT3Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT4Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT5Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT6Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT7Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT8Capitol Planning Region, CT9South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
92
82.6
61.9
51.8
46.6
31.8
29.4
24
12.4
All Connecticut Counties — Safety Rankings
9 counties ranked by safety score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Safety Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 92 | 53.5 |
| 2 | Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT | 82.6 | 48.8 |
| 3 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 61.9 | 41.5 |
| 4 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT | 51.8 | 42.2 |
| 5 | Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 46.6 | 38.3 |
| 6 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | 31.8 | 32.8 |
| 7 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | 29.4 | 28.4 |
| 8 | Capitol Planning Region, CT | 24 | 30.9 |
| 9 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 12.4 | 28.2 |