Is Stamford, CT Safe? (2022 Crime Rates and Crime Stats)


If you are thinking about visiting Stamford, CT and have some qualms about the safety of the city, we got you covered.

We are going to deep dive into the statistics, look at some maps, graphs and talk to the residents of the city to give you a better understanding of how safe Stamford really is.

Is Stamford, CT Safe

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Is Stamford, CT Safe?

Statistically speaking, Stamford is a very safe city. In 2021 Stamford had a violent crime rate of 193.68 per 100,000 people. Stamford’s crime rate is 50% less than the national average.

Stamford is ranked one of the safest cities in the United States with a population over 100,000 people.

The city of Stamford is below the national average in violent crime, property crime and homicides.

Stamford Safety Score

Here’s a graph showing you how Stamford’s crime rate compares to other major U.S. cities.

Stamford Crime Rates

Stamford Crime Rates

Violent Crime Rate

In 2021 Stamford reported 264 violent crimes and had a violent crime rate of 193.68 per 100,000 people.

  • Year over year violent crime has increased by 5%.
  • You have a 1 in 516 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime in Stamford.

Here’s a graph showing you how violent crime has trended in Stamford over a 12 year period.

Violent Crimes in Stamford Graph

Murder Rate

In 2021, Stamford reported 6 murders and had a murder rate of 4.40 per 100,000 people. Stamford’s murder rate is 30% less than the national average.

  • Year over year murder has remained the same.
  • You have a 1 in 22,718 chance of becoming a victim of murder in Stamford.

Here’s a graph showing you how murders has trended in Stamford over a 12 year period.

Homicides in Stamford Graph

Property Crime Rate

In 2021 Stamford reported 1,756 property crimes and had a property crime rate of 1,288.25 per 100,000 people. Stamford’s property crime rate is 34% less than the national average.

  • Year over year property crime in Stamford has increased by 7%.
  • You have a 1 in 78 chance of becoming a victim of property crime in Stamford.

Here’s a graph showing you how property crime has trended in Stamford over a 12 year period.

Property Crimes in Stamford Graph

Stamford, CT Crime Stats

Here’s a breakdown of all the crimes in the city for 2020 and 2021:

2020

2021

Percentage Change

Homicide

6

6

0%

Rape

26

26

0%

Robbery

85

92

8%

Aggravated Assault

167

140

-16%

VIOLENT CRIME TOTAL

284

264

-7%

Burglary

197

133

-32%

Larceny

1,206

1,430

19%

Motor Vehicle Theft

234

193

-18%

PROPERTY CRIME TOTAL

1,637

1,756

7%

TOTAL CRIME

1,921

2,020

5%

What do Residents of Stamford say about its safety?

  1. Compared to cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, Stamford is safe af!
  2. I lived in Stamford for the majority of my life and can confidently say that it is very safe.
  3. Stamford is one of the safest cities in Connecticut and there are little to no areas that are unsafe.
  4. There are some not so great areas on the westside and the majority of the violent crime occurs there. Take what you will with that information.
  5. Most of Stamford is very nice. Just be aware of the west side which is more economically depressed than other parts of the city.

Is Downtown Stamford safe?

Downtown Stamford is generally a safe area to visit during the day and at night. It’s a very popular area that is usually filled with crowds of people and has a good police presence.

Residents mention that you should probably stay away from the Main Library / McDonalds area late at night because sketchy people loiter around there.

Is Stamford safe at night?

Stamford is generally safe at night as long as you avoid walking through the bad areas (parts of the westside).

At night we recommend that you take a few extra precautions by staying in well populated places, not straying off the beaten path and not walking by yourself.

Is it safe to visit alone?

Stamford can be a safe place to visit alone as long as you learn the layout of the city, stay out of the bad areas and maintain awareness at all time.

Stamford Safety Tips

  • Stay on well-lit and well populated areas. Avoid going through alleys. It’s better to take a longer way around if it’s well lit and more people are walking it.
  • Do your research before you visit. Familiarize yourself with the good and bad neighborhood. Plan your trip accordingly.
  • Avoid walking by yourself at night. Stay in well lit and populated areas and don’t walk through alleys.
  • Always keep situational awareness. When walking through town, don’t bury yourself in your phone or your headphones.

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Mariska Lee

Mariska is a recovering attorney who gave up her professional job to discover new perspectives of life while traveling in a 2009 Ford Transit. She has been living the van life for 3 years and has not looked back since.

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