2024's Most Dangerous Cities in CT According to 'HoodMaps'

While researching source material for this article about the most dangerous cities in Connecticut, I found numerous websites loaded up with facts, figures, charts, and stats that would help me determine which Connecticut cities were the 'most dangerous.'

While gathering my research sources, I discovered a website called 'Hoodmaps' on TikTok. According to en.as.com, this is a collaborative online platform where anyone can participate, but this one is focused on interactive maps.

All the data on Hoodmaps's sites are crowdsourced and have user-generated content. They make sure to acquire permission from each contributor before they publish. Let's go find out from the people who live there which 10 Connecticut cities are the most dangerous according to Hoodmaps.

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19 of Connecticut's Most Wanted Fugitives

First, you should know that not every fugitive is some sort of serial killer or bank robber; some are just people who have been charged with crimes and are actively evading law enforcement.

These are 19 of Connecticut's Wanted Fugitives according to BailCo Bail Bonds, who state the following on their website:

"The persons listed on this page are currently wanted by BailCo Bail Bonds Manchester LLC and the State of Connecticut for failing to appear at a scheduled court date. We would be grateful to receive any information you may have about their status or whereabouts, but please first consider the following:No one listed on this page is necessarily guilty of a crime."

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The 6 Most Underrated Small Towns in Connecticut

The Sinful 6: Connecticut's Most Dangerous Gangs

Your exposure to gangs and gang violence is probably a lot like mine. You see gang stories told on fictional TV shows like "Sons of Anarchy" or in the movies and think, eh not my problem. Not so fast Nutmegger! According to the CT Justice Department gangs are a real problem in the State of Connecticut.

Here are the 6 Most Dangerous Gangs in the Nutmeg State

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