New Canaan, CT Crime


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New Canaan, CT has a significantly lower crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the average violent crime rate in New Canaan is 6.6, while the national average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in New Canaan is 14.6, well below the US average of 35.4. This means that the residents of New Canaan can feel safer and more secure in their community, with a lower likelihood of being a victim of violent or property crimes. However, it is important to note that while the crime rates in New Canaan may be lower, it is still important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to keep their community safe.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

New Canaan violent crime is 6.6. (The US average is 22.7)
New Canaan property crime is 14.6. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
New Canaan, CT Crime History
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Reviews for New Canaan
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Over 15 years ago

Beautiful town with wonderful people. Great place to raise children, however, it is extremely costly to live  More

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Over 16 years ago

Agreed, cost of living is too high, too many wall streeters (which have a bad rep nowadays), and diversity is almost non-existant, public schools are average/good but  More

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Outside of the other categories, which run very well here; schools are good and competitive, climate is relatively mild, crime is very low, diversity is strong, culture  More

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