Here Are The 9 Safest And Most Peaceful Places To Live In Connecticut

Being safest is usually a top factor when it comes to finding a place to settle. While Connecticut comes out above the national average, how safe is Connecticut? These towns and cities are among the safest towns in Connecticut. Data comes from the 2019 FBI Uniform Crime Report. Curious if your town is on the list? Want to know what the safest town in Connecticut is? Read on!

1. Ridgefield

First up on our list of some of the safest places to live in Connecticut is Ridgefield, which received an impressive score of 97! For a town with a population of 25,000, crime is almost nonexistent. Its large police force provides an officer to resident ratio similar to that of much smaller states - 443 to 1. Ridgefield is also considered to be one of the artsiest towns in Connecticut.

2. Weston

Even though this small town is super close to New York, it maintains that Connecticut style and a record low of reported crimes. With 30 total crimes in 2019, they received a safety rating of 96/100. And if you love the great outdoors, you'll find that the town of Weston is an outdoor lover's paradise.

3. Darien

The town Christopher Plummer calls home occupies a piece of the Long Island Sound and takes their safety very seriously. They even partnered with Project Lifesaver to keep an eye on potential wanderers. With 9 crimes per every 1000 residents, Darien maintains a high level of safety. Looking for something fun to do while you're in town? Check out this amazing salt cave in Connecticut.

4. Newtown

This town is governed by good old American pride. If you visit, you'll see the flag flying in the center of town year-round. This town has the lowest murder rate in the state. While visiting, be sure to check out the beautiful 60-acre Sticks & Stones Farm.

5. Monroe

When you visit Monroe, you can look forward to the fact that this town experiences seriously low crime rates. In fact, you have less than a 1% chance of being the victim of property crime here. And while you're in Monroe, be sure to check out this incredible outdoor discovery park in Connecticut.

6. Madison

You may remember this town as having rocked the Ice Bucket Challenge a few years back. They have a great sense of community, which is probably what keeps their numbers down. For a population of nearly twenty thousand, they had no violent crimes and fewer than 140 total reported crimes when this report was released. Madison might just be one of the most charming small towns in Connecticut.

7. New Canaan

When the police are actively engaging with and recruiting residents, it makes safety a collective effort. And it's definitely working. New Canaan's crime rate is 80% lower than the Connecticut average. Many people consider New Canaan to be one of the most picturesque places to visit in Connecticut.

8. Suffield

This town is home to numerous historical venues and continually has extremely low crime rates. In this town, you have a 1 in 2000 chance of being a victim of a violent crime. Learn more about planning a visit to the town of Suffield.

9. Greenwich

Arch Street in Greenwich is the longest running teen center in the country. Maybe the secret is starting with the youth. They have only half as many crimes per 1000 residents as the state average of 21.9/1000. Learn more about planning your trip to Greenwich, Connecticut.

Do you agree that these are some of the safest places to live in Connecticut? Do any of you live in one of the safest towns in Connecticut? Share your thoughts in the comments below -- we'd love to hear from you!