Submitted by Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
(January 6, 2026) –– New data for the first nine months of 2025 show that violent crime is continuing a long-term downward trend in Connecticut, with murder, burglary, sexual assault and other serious crime all showing reductions compared to 2024.
“These numbers tell us Connecticut is safe and growing safer. For example, there have been 49 reported murders in the state of Connecticut for the first three quarters in 2025, compared to 67 in 2024, and over 100 in 2023, during the same period,’’ said DESPP Commissioner Ronnell Higgins. “We pay close attention to this data, which is carefully tracked through the National Incident Based Reporting System. We share this with local law enforcement and the public as soon as possible.”
“This shows that crime continues to decrease in Connecticut and the state remains one of the safest in the country. As we work to continue to increase public safety and ensure everyone feels safe in our state, I remain dedicated to working with law enforcement, community members, and lawmakers on ways we can build on this progress,’’ said Gov. Ned Lamont.
“Connecticut has seen clear reductions in violent and property crime so far this year, including notable drops in aggravated assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. These gains are the direct result of the hard work and professionalism of our state troopers and of our municipal and federal law enforcement partners,’’ said Col. Daniel Loughman, commanding officer of the Connecticut State Police. “I welcome these results, but CSP will not rest. Our troopers will continue pushing hard every day to address and further reduce crime, making Connecticut an even safer place to work and live.”
Commissioner Higgins said there is one important cause for concern: a sudden surge in reported fraud offenses during the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The rise in fraud offenses is being driven by an 86 percent increase in reported identity theft crimes.
To address this surge, DESPP is reaching out to law enforcement and regulatory partners. Strategies will include expanded public education on how to prevent fraud, particularly to identity theft stemming from data breaches.
Law enforcement leaders say improved technology, targeted enforcement efforts, public education, and expanded collaboration between state and local law enforcement has contributed to the drop in crime rates. This has been particularly true for the decline in motor vehicle thefts, Higgins said.
In addition to the statewide decline in murders, the latest quarterly Crime in Connecticut report shows that other reported crimes are also on the decline compared to the same period in 2024:
— Aggravated Assault dropped by 23%
— Robbery dropped by 24%
— Rape dropped by 21%
— Motor Vehicle Theft dropped by 28%
— Crimes against society grew by 5.7%, driven by drug-related offenses
The Crime in Connecticut Quarter 3 report is available here. Previous reports are here.
