Submitted by Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
(June 22, 2026) — A comprehensive annual report on the number of crimes reported by all law enforcement agencies in the state in 2025 reveals across-the-board declines in crime over 2024.
The Crime in Connecticut report for 2025 provides a detailed analysis of reported criminal activity for the state. The 130-page report, compiled by DESPP’s Crimes Analysis Unit, shows:
— Crimes against persons dropped by 7.4%, including decreases in aggravated assault (20.6%), rape (20%); and murder, which has steadily declined since 2021.
— Crimes against property dropped by 16.7%, including decreases in burglary (28.2 %); motor vehicle theft (27.7%) and robbery (22.3%).
— Crimes against society increased by 5.7%, including drug equipment violations, which increased by 23.9% and drug/narcotics violations, which increased by 13.1%.
“This data from state and local police officers reinforces the fact that Connecticut continues to be one of the safest states in the country,” said Governor Ned Lamont. “Any instance of crime is unacceptable, and working in collaboration with law enforcement and community partners our state will continue prioritizing smart-on-crime policies that further improve public safety and reduce crime. I’m proud of our local and state police who keep our streets safe by developing trust and relationships with the communities they serve.”
“The lesson here is that we cannot relax. We know that the collaboration between local, state, and federal law enforcement creates a safer state for everyone,’’ said DESPP Commissioner Ronnell A. Higgins. “We will continue to do what works — building relationships, sharing our expertise, and working closely with our law enforcement partners in Connecticut.”
The Connecticut data reflects similar national trends with violent and serious crime, particularly after the disruption caused by the COVID pandemic. In recent years, DESPP and the Connecticut State Police have expanded intelligence sharing, targeted enforcement initiatives, and community partnerships.
“The positive and sustained trends reflected in this year’s Crime in Connecticut report are a credit to the dedication, professionalism, and daily work of Connecticut State Police troopers and our law enforcement partners,” said Col. Daniel Loughman, Commanding Officer of the Connecticut State Police. “While we know there is always more work to do, these findings demonstrate that our shared focus on accurate data, targeted enforcement, and community safety is making a measurable difference.”
“Crime is continuing to decline. We are not just seeing multi-month or multi-quarter declines, we are seeing multi-year declines. There are a lot of people in Connecticut who are doing a lot of good work and we are seeing the results of their work manifest in these numbers,’’ DESPP Chief Data Officer Dr. Michael Mascari.
The data show increases in some areas, such as arson (19.6%), embezzlement (15.9%), and identity theft (18.9%). Efforts are underway to collaborate with other state agencies and local law enforcement to expand enforcement in fraud-related crimes.
Crime in Connecticut also provides detailed information on a variety of crimes, including the cost to victims, such as fraud, which had an estimated cost of $83.1 million to victims in 2025. The report includes a breakdown of crimes and rates by municipalities with police departments.
The Crime in Connecticut data has been collected through reporting to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) since 2021. Law enforcement agencies across the nation now submit data to NIBRS, which provides a more comprehensive reporting of criminal incidents.
The full report is here.
