Additionally , with a drop of approximately 6.7 % the state had the fourth highest crime - rate decrease nationally .
In 2014 , Connecticut reported 236.9 violent crimes per 100,000 people ; crime that year was at its lowest rate since 1974 .
With a drop of approximately 6.7 % the state had the fourth highest crime - rate decrease nationally .
In 2014 , Connecticut reported 236.9 violent crimes per 100,000 people ; crime that year was at its lowest rate since 1974 .