A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Hamden using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.
Selected property offense rate31.12
per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population61,919Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses1,927NIBRS offense records
TrendIncreasing2021,2022,2023,2024
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Hamden reported 31.12 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024
That rate is #2 by highest rate among 69 validated CT city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 30.4% from 2021 to 2024.
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Is Hamden, CT safe?
This page cannot tell you whether Hamden is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 31.12 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.
What property crime category is largest in Hamden?
The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.
How does Hamden compare with other validated CT city candidates?
Among 69 validated CT city candidates, Hamden ranks #2 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 9.43 per 1,000 residents.
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