In 2022, Connecticut has shown some interesting crime trends when compared to national averages. Let's examine the state's crime landscape based on the most recent data.
In 2022, Connecticut reported 5,441 violent crimes. This represents about 150.0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents. Nationally, there were approximately 380.3 violent crimes per 100,000 people in the same year. This suggests that Connecticut has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average.
Connecticut saw a 10.9% decrease in reported violent crimes from 2021 to 2022. This outpaced the national trend, which saw a 1.2% decrease in the same period.
Connecticut reported 136 murders in 2022, which is about 3.8 murders per 100,000 residents. The national rate was approximately 6.3 murders per 100,000 people. This indicates that Connecticut has a lower murder rate than the national average.
In 2022, Connecticut reported 54,175 property crimes, or about 1494.0 per 100,000 residents. The national rate was approximately 1952.8 property crimes per 100,000 people. This suggests that Connecticut has a lower property crime rate than the national average.
While the national property crime rate increased by about 7.1% from 2021 to 2022, Connecticut saw a 1.5% decrease in the same period.
Connecticut reported 7,100 car thefts in 2022, a decrease of 7.2% from 2021. Nationally, car thefts increased by about 10.9% in the same period. This suggests that Connecticut is facing a less significant challenge with auto theft compared to national trends.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for Connecticut, which was 5 in 2022, up from 5 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the increase suggests an overall worsening in the state's crime situation.
Connecticut presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has lower rates of violent crime and lower rates of property crime than the national average. Overall, the crime situation in Connecticut appears to be relatively stable or improving in most categories.
It's important to remember that crime statistics can be influenced by many factors, including reporting practices, law enforcement strategies, and socioeconomic conditions. Therefore, these numbers should be considered as part of a broader context when assessing the state's crime situation.