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Meriden, Connecticut: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Meriden, 36% higher than the rate across Connecticut (1.1). The median household income is $71,253 and the median home value is $241,200. About 60,545 people live in Meriden.
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 Meriden?
Meriden police recorded 91 violent crimes in 2025, or 1.5 for every 1,000 residents. That is 36% higher than the Connecticut rate (1.1), and 54% lower than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 1. There were also 1,020 property crimes, a rate of 16.7 per 1,000. Violent crimes fell 61% between 2021 and 2025 (232 to 91).
| Offense (2025) | Meriden count | Per 1,000 | Connecticut per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 91 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 17 | 0.28 | 0.15 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 28 | 0.46 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 45 | 0.74 | 0.62 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,020 | 16.7 | 11.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 83 | 1.4 | 0.82 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 818 | 13.4 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 119 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Meriden changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 232 | 1,287 | 3 |
| 2022 | 207 | 1,496 | 1 |
| 2023 | 126 | 1,467 | 2 |
| 2024 | 90 | 1,071 | 1 |
| 2025 | 91 | 1,020 | 1 |
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 Meriden Police Department's own reports.
How does Meriden compare with Connecticut?
The median household income in Meriden is $71,253, 26% lower than the Connecticut median ($95,781). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $241,200, and half of renters pay more than $1,294 a month. About 60,545 people live on 24 square miles of land, roughly 2,551 per square mile. The city lies in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Meriden | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,545 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $71,253 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $241,200 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,294 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 60.1% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.9 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Meriden?
Meriden has 4 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Merimere Reservoir Dike (27 ft) and Black Pond Dam (26 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for South Central Connecticut Planning Region as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), hurricanes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (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 Meriden?
Meriden city limits had 4 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include I-91, Wilbur Croos Parkway and Wilbur Cross Parkway. 2 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Meriden?
Inside the city limits there are 14 public schools (2024-25) and 2 private schools (2023-24). 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 26 state parks or recreation areas: Auerfarm State Park, Blow Hole State Park, Chatfield Hollow State Park, Dinosaur State Park and East Rock State Park and 21 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Meriden
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Meriden city limits. There are 5 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
22 liquor stores are on the map inside the Meriden city limits: Barry's Package Store (Meriden), Beverage World (Meriden), Big M Liquor (Meriden), Bob's Package Store (Meriden), Bottle District Liquor & Wine (Meriden), Deangelo's Wine And Liquor (Meriden), Downtown Wine & Spirits (Meriden), East Side Liquors (Meriden) and 14 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Meriden city limits: Planned Parenthood Meriden (Meriden).
See them on the map: 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 Meriden?
In 2025, Meriden had 1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (91 reported), 36% higher than the Connecticut rate (1.1). The property-crime rate was 16.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Meriden?
$71,253 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,781 for Connecticut.
How much do homes cost in Meriden?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $241,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $366,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Meriden?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for South Central Connecticut Planning Region as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), hurricanes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
New Britain, CT (10 mi) · Bristol, CT (13 mi) · Waterbury, CT (13 mi) · West Hartford, CT (16 mi) · Hartford, CT (17 mi) · New Haven, CT (17 mi)
More: Connecticut statewide numbers · county page: South Central Connecticut 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 Meriden 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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