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New Britain, Connecticut by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 4.2 violent crimes per 1,000 people in New Britain, about 3.9 times the rate across Connecticut (1.1). Its median household earns $58,613 and the median home value is $223,600. Population: about 74,223 (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 New Britain?
The FBI's 2025 figures put New Britain at 4.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (325 in all). It stands at about 3.9 times the Connecticut rate (1.1); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 3 murders. There were also 1,290 property crimes, a rate of 16.8 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 4.2 per 1,000, about 2.1 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 302 were reported, the count is up 8%.
| Offense (2025) | New Britain count | Per 1,000 | Connecticut per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 325 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 38 | 0.50 | 0.15 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 57 | 0.74 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 227 | 3.0 | 0.62 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,290 | 16.8 | 11.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 101 | 1.3 | 0.82 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 868 | 11.3 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 321 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
How has crime in New Britain changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 302 | 1,938 | 2 |
| 2022 | 275 | 1,525 | 3 |
| 2023 | 378 | 1,716 | 3 |
| 2024 | 323 | 1,439 | 3 |
| 2025 | 325 | 1,290 | 3 |
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 New Britain Police Department's own reports.
How does New Britain compare with Connecticut?
New Britain's median household earns $58,613 a year, 39% lower than the state figure ($95,781). The median owner-occupied home is worth $223,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,253 a month. About 74,223 people live on 13 square miles of land, roughly 5,541 per square mile. The city lies in Capitol Planning Region.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | New Britain | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,223 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $58,613 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $223,600 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,253 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.9% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 45.1% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.3 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in New Britain?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in New Britain. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Shuttle Meadow Reservoir Dam (48 ft) and Batterson Park Pond Dike (6 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Capitol Planning Region carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively 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 New Britain?
New Britain city limits had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Listed roads include CT-71. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near New Britain?
Inside the city limits there are 16 public schools (2024-25) and 3 private schools (2023-24). 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 20 state parks or recreation areas: Auerfarm State Park, Blow Hole State Park, Dinosaur State Park, Farmington Canal Line State Park and Higganum Reservoir State Park and 15 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in New Britain
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the New Britain city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). It is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Platinum Pawn (New Britain).
Liquor stores
25 liquor stores are on the map inside the New Britain city limits: A & S Package Store (New Britain), All Stars House Of Liquors (New Britain), Brookside Package Store (New Britain), Brothers Discount Liquors (New Britain), Cassella's Liquor Store (New Britain), Central Wine & Spirits (New Britain), Costco Wholesale #1196 (New Britain), Discount Package Store (New Britain) and 17 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the New Britain city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
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 New Britain?
In 2025, New Britain had 4.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (325 reported), about 3.9 times the Connecticut rate (1.1). The property-crime rate was 16.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in New Britain?
$58,613 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,781 for Connecticut.
How much do homes cost in New Britain?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $223,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $366,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect New Britain?
Capitol Planning Region carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
West Hartford, CT (6 mi) · Bristol, CT (8 mi) · Hartford, CT (8 mi) · Meriden, CT (10 mi) · East Hartford, CT (11 mi) · Waterbury, CT (15 mi)
More: Connecticut statewide numbers · county page: Capitol 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 New Britain 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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