Map the Block › Places › Connecticut › Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Connecticut: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Bridgeport, about 2.3 times the rate across Connecticut (1.1). The median household income is $58,685 and the median home value is $274,900. Population: about 149,153 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income by neighborhood · home values · schools
What is the crime rate in Bridgeport?
In 2025 the Bridgeport Police Department reported 378 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.5 per 1,000 people. It stands at about 2.3 times the Connecticut rate (1.1); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 5 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,925 (12.6 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 811 were reported, the count is down 53%.
| Offense (2025) | Bridgeport count | Per 1,000 | Connecticut per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 378 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 5 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 46 | 0.30 | 0.15 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 125 | 0.82 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 202 | 1.3 | 0.62 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,925 | 12.6 | 11.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 238 | 1.6 | 0.82 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,164 | 7.6 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 523 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Bridgeport changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 811 | 2,181 | 20 |
| 2022 | 613 | 1,850 | 15 |
| 2023 | 600 | 2,106 | 18 |
| 2024 | 594 | 2,190 | 12 |
| 2025 | 378 | 1,925 | 5 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Bridgeport Police Department's own reports.
How does Bridgeport compare with Connecticut?
Households in Bridgeport have a median income of $58,685 (Connecticut: $95,781). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $274,900, and half of renters pay more than $1,450 a month. About 149,153 people live on 16 square miles of land, roughly 9,285 per square mile. The city lies in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Bridgeport | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,153 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $58,685 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $274,900 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,450 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 21.0% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 42.8% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport has 3 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 3 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Bunnells Pond Dam (33 ft) and Lake Forest Dam (28 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Bridgeport?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Bridgeport city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Bridgeport?
Inside the city limits there are 46 public schools (2024-25) and 8 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Weir Farm National Historical Park. 12 state parks or recreation areas: American Shakespeare State Park, Beardsley State Park, George C. Waldo State Park, Indian Well State Park and Kettletown State Park and 7 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Bridgeport
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Bridgeport city limits, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Bridgeport Shooting Range (Bridgeport).
Liquor stores
43 liquor stores are on the map inside the Bridgeport city limits: A&J Liquors (Bridgeport), Absorb's Discount Liquor (Bridgeport), Angelo's Wine & Spirits (Bridgeport), Bev Max (Bridgeport), Black Rock Package (Bridgeport), Brookside Discount Wine & Liquor (Bridgeport), Caesars Liquor Store (Bridgeport), Campus Package Store (Bridgeport) and 35 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Bridgeport city limits: Planned Parenthood Bridgeport (Bridgeport).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Bridgeport?
In 2025, Bridgeport had 2.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (378 reported), about 2.3 times the Connecticut rate (1.1). The property-crime rate was 12.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Bridgeport?
$58,685 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,781 for Connecticut.
How much do homes cost in Bridgeport?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $274,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $366,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Bridgeport?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Milford, CT (7 mi) · West Haven, CT (13 mi) · Norwalk, CT (13 mi) · New Haven, CT (16 mi) · Stamford, CT (20 mi) · Danbury, CT (21 mi)
More: Connecticut statewide numbers · county page: Greater Bridgeport Planning Region · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Bridgeport city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
Map the Block shows public statistics about places, not people, and does not rate or rank neighborhoods as places to live. Figures are as published by each source; check the source before relying on a number.
Home · Open the map · All places · About the data · Privacy · Terms