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New Haven, Connecticut: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in New Haven was 4.0 per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 3.6 times the statewide rate (1.1). Median household income is $56,851 and the median home value is $287,100. Population: about 134,349 (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 Haven?
The FBI's 2025 figures put New Haven at 4.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (554 in all). That is about 3.6 times the Connecticut rate (1.1), and 21% higher than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 16. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 4,331 (31.0 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 6.1 per 1,000, about 3.1 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 33% between 2021 and 2025 (827 to 554).
| Offense (2025) | New Haven count | Per 1,000 | Connecticut per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 554 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 16 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 29 | 0.21 | 0.15 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 185 | 1.3 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 324 | 2.3 | 0.62 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 4,331 | 31.0 | 11.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 327 | 2.3 | 0.82 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,156 | 22.6 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 848 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
How has crime in New Haven changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 827 | 4,279 | 26 |
| 2022 | 780 | 4,235 | 15 |
| 2023 | 785 | 5,234 | 22 |
| 2024 | 736 | 4,929 | 14 |
| 2025 | 554 | 4,331 | 16 |
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 Haven Police Department's own reports.
How does New Haven compare with Connecticut?
New Haven's median household earns $56,851 a year, 41% lower than the state figure ($95,781). The median owner-occupied home is worth $287,100 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,488 a month. About 134,349 people live on 19 square miles of land, roughly 7,188 per square mile. The city lies in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | New Haven | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 134,349 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $56,851 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $287,100 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,488 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 23.9% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.9% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 28.4% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 31.9 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in New Haven?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in New Haven. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Conrad Pond Dam (22 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 New Haven?
New Haven city limits had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Roads listed: US 1. 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 Haven?
Inside the city limits there are 43 public schools (2024-25) and 11 private schools (2023-24). 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 17 state parks or recreation areas: American Shakespeare State Park, Beardsley State Park, East Rock State Park, Farm River State Park and Farmington Canal Line State Park and 12 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in New Haven
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the New Haven city limits.
Liquor stores
45 liquor stores are on the map inside the New Haven city limits: Amity Package (New Haven), Arroyo's Package Store (New Haven), Beverage Boss (New Haven), Bottles (New Haven), Carr's Package Store (New Haven), Chapel West Wine & Liquor (New Haven), Co-Op Liquor (New Haven), College Wine (New Haven) and 37 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the New Haven city limits: Planned Parenthood New Haven (New Haven).
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 New Haven?
In 2025, New Haven had 4.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (554 reported), about 3.6 times the Connecticut rate (1.1). The property-crime rate was 31.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in New Haven?
$56,851 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,781 for Connecticut.
How much do homes cost in New Haven?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $287,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $366,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect New Haven?
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
West Haven, CT (3 mi) · Milford, CT (9 mi) · Bridgeport, CT (16 mi) · Meriden, CT (17 mi) · Waterbury, CT (18 mi) · Bristol, CT (26 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 New Haven 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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