06840 New Canaan, CT is a small, affluent town located in Fairfield County. Despite its reputation for being a safe and picturesque community, it is not immune to crime. The overall crime rate in this zip code is relatively low, with a violent crime rate of 8.5 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher at 13.5, still lower than the national average of 35.4. This context suggests that while New Canaan may have a lower overall crime rate, residents should still be cautious and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property. Recent incidents in the area include thefts from vehicles and homes, as well as instances of domestic violence and assault. Despite these occurrences, the town and its law enforcement continuously strive to maintain the safety and security of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
New Canaan (zip 06840) violent crime is 8.5. (The US average is 22.7)
New Canaan (zip 06840) property crime is 13.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of New Canaan, Connecticut does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of New Canaan, Connecticut. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of New Canaan, Connecticut. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.