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Bristol, Connecticut by the numbers
According to the FBI, Bristol had 0.53 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 52% lower than the Connecticut rate (1.1). Median household income is $79,076 and the median home value is $277,800. Population: about 61,462 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Bristol?
Bristol police recorded 33 violent crimes in 2025, or 0.53 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at 52% lower than the Connecticut rate (1.1); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 404 (6.5 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 52 were reported, the count is down 37%.
| Offense (2025) | Bristol count | Per 1,000 | Connecticut per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 33 | 0.53 | 1.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 3 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 15 | 0.24 | 0.62 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 404 | 6.5 | 11.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 50 | 0.80 | 0.82 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 260 | 4.2 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 94 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Bristol changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52 | 781 | 0 |
| 2022 | 48 | 796 | 4 |
| 2023 | 34 | 729 | 1 |
| 2024 | 36 | 594 | 2 |
| 2025 | 33 | 404 | 0 |
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 Bristol Police Department's own reports.
How does Bristol compare with Connecticut?
Bristol's median household earns $79,076 a year, 17% lower than the state figure ($95,781). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $277,800, and half of renters pay more than $1,338 a month. About 61,462 people live on 26 square miles of land, roughly 2,328 per square mile. The city lies in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Bristol | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,462 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $79,076 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $277,800 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,338 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 30.3% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 64.9% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Bristol?
Bristol has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Bristol Reservoir #1 Dam (25 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are 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 Bristol?
Bristol city limits had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (1 active that day). Roads listed: CT-69 and CT 72. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Bristol?
Federal school lists place 13 public and 4 private schools within Bristol. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 27 state parks or recreation areas: Auerfarm State Park, Black Rock State Park, Burr Pond State Park, Dinosaur State Park and Farmington Canal Line State Park and 22 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Bristol
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Bristol city limits, plus 8 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Wolf's Indoor Range & Shooting Center (Bristol).
Liquor stores
23 liquor stores are on the map inside the Bristol city limits: Best Wine & Liquor (Bristol), Big Dollar Liquor (Bristol), Bristol Fine Wine And Liquor (Bristol), Bristol Liquor Outlet (Bristol), Bristol Wine & Spirits (Bristol), Broad Street Package Store (Bristol), Burlington Ave Wine & Spirits (Bristol), Crazy Bruce's (Bristol) and 15 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Bristol city limits on the map.
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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 Bristol?
In 2025, Bristol had 0.53 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (33 reported), 52% lower than the Connecticut rate (1.1). The property-crime rate was 6.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Bristol?
$79,076 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,781 for Connecticut.
How much do homes cost in Bristol?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $277,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $366,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Bristol?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
New Britain, CT (8 mi) · Waterbury, CT (10 mi) · West Hartford, CT (11 mi) · Meriden, CT (13 mi) · Hartford, CT (15 mi) · East Hartford, CT (18 mi)
More: Connecticut statewide numbers · county page: Naugatuck Valley 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 Bristol 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).
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