Connecticut's Hidden Danger Zones: High Crime Rates Revealed in New London and Norwich

Connecticut Crime Rates: A Closer Look at New London and Norwich A recent TikTok video highlighted the most dangerous cities in Connecticut in 2024, focusing on New London and Norwich. The video, which used Google Earth imagery, presented crime statistics that raised concerns about public safety in certain areas. In New London, while overall crime statistics were at state averages, crimes per mile were four times higher than the state average. Norwich showed similarly concerning trends. Violent crime data in Norwich was nearly double the state average, and property crime rates were significantly elevated. The video specifically pointed out several high-crime neighborhoods in Norwich, including City Center West, City East, and Mile Cross. While the TikTok video provided a visual overview and initial data points, further investigation into the underlying causes of these elevated crime rates would be beneficial. Local law enforcement and community leaders could provide valuable insights into the challenges and efforts underway to address these issues.