East Haven, CT crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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East Haven, CT shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (52.1% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 330 incidents suggests East Haven maintains good community safety standards.
East Haven demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0922980, a total of 330 crimes were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 169 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 143 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common (103 incidents), followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (22 incidents), "Motor Vehicle Theft" and "Stolen Property Offenses" (7 incidents each), and "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (4 incidents). Sex offenses are relatively low, with 6 incidents, divided equally between "Sex Offenses" and "Kidnapping/Abduction." Homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 recorded incident. Other crimes include 9 incidents, primarily "Fraud Offenses" (7 incidents), with single incidents of "Embezzlement" and "Counterfeiting/Forgery." Robbery accounts for 2 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US0922980 are required to determine the population and median income. With the population, the crime rate per 100k can be calculated, providing a standardized measure for comparison with other areas. The violent crime rate can be derived from the assault, sex offenses, homicide, and robbery data, while the property crime rate is directly available. A safety score and grade would typically be calculated based on a weighted combination of these crime rates and potentially other factors. Crime map data and zip codes would require linking the GEOID to specific geographic information. Without the city and state, it's impossible to provide specific insights related to the area's safety compared to state or national averages. However, based solely on the provided data, the high proportion of assault and larceny/theft offenses suggests that addressing these specific crime types could have the most significant impact on overall crime reduction.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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