Suffield Ranked in Top 20 Safest Places to Live in Connecticut

It’s made fun of in movies, other states say we have no accent and city folks flock to it like celebrities to a sushi bar — yes, that little New England gem, Connecticut.

Our state does have loads of curb appeal — from the incredible fall foliage in the hills of Kent to the multi-colored, pastel sunsets at Westport’s Compo Beach, Connecticut is beautiful and charming. But there are a few ”ugly spots” which cause risks, depending on where you live.

Safe Choice Security has put together a list, using data from the 2012 FBI Crime Statistics report, to compile the 4-1-1 on the 20 safest cities to live in Connecticut.

In our area, Suffield ranked #20. Safe Choice Security said this is why:

Suffield is located on the northern end of the state bordering Massachusetts. A smaller town than many of those on our list, it is one of the oldest municipalities in the state. It is a boon for history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts. On the bank of the Connecticut River, it is just south of Springfield, MA and has a mountain ridge running through town. Much less expensive than southern parts of the state, the police there are proactive in keeping residents safer than many other areas of Hartford County.

Check out who’s #1 in Connecticut, according to their list, by clicking here. Do you agree or disagree with these results? Tell us in the comments.

Population: 15,000

Violent Crimes per 1000: 0.25

Property Crimes per 1000: 8.30

Crime Index: 83

Safer than 83% of US cities