Art by Azam Hostetler It is no secret that Bridgeport, Conn., is subject to local feelings of polarizing scrutiny, as well as avoidance and fear from those unfamiliar with the region. Bridgeport’s rates of violent crime are extremely high, and it has consistently held the highest population of any CT city. In 2019, law enforcement reported that Hartford had the most murders and New Haven had the most burglaries, with both cities ranking highest in violent crime for the sta
