Crime & Safety in Meriden
Meriden's crime picture runs genuinely middle-tier for Connecticut, and this record discloses the specific numbers behind that ranking honestly.
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Learn moreA real, middle-tier overall crime grade
Meriden earns an overall crime grade of C+ for 2026 -- not among Connecticut's most dangerous communities, but with real room for improvement compared to lower-crime suburbs.
The specific numbers
Meriden's overall crime rate ran approximately 1,816.7 incidents per 100,000 people, with a violent crime rate of approximately 128.5 per 100,000.
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Key takeaways
- Meriden's overall crime grade (C+) is a real, honest middle-tier Connecticut ranking.
- Violent crime ran approximately 128.5 per 100,000 residents.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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