In recent years, the quiet town of Newtown, CT has been rocked by a horrific crime that left the entire nation reeling. On December 14, 2012, a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School claimed the lives of 26 innocent people, including 20 young children. This event brought attention to the issue of gun violence and school safety, sparking debates and discussions across the country. However, despite this tragic incident, Newtown has a relatively low crime rate in comparison to the rest of the United States. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Newtown is only 7.6, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Property crime, such as theft and burglary, is also lower at 10.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. While the town may have been forever scarred by the tragedy at Sandy Hook, it remains a tight-knit community with a relatively low level of crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newtown violent crime is 7.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Newtown property crime is 10.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.