New Haven, CT crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 16.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (70.6% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 2,987 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Crime rates in New Haven align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0952000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 2,987. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 2,063 incidents. Within the assault category, there are 2,062 assault offenses and 1 assault offense. Property crime is the second most significant category, with a total of 838 incidents. Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most common subcategory within property crime, with 450 incidents, followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property with 232 incidents. Burglary/Breaking & Entering accounts for 39 incidents, Motor Vehicle Theft for 43, and Stolen Property Offenses for 74. Robbery accounts for 37 incidents, while sex offenses total 28, with 21 incidents classified as Sex Offenses, 2 as Sex Offenses, Non-forcible, and 5 as Kidnapping/Abduction. Homicide is relatively low, with 8 incidents, all classified as Homicide Offenses. The "others" category includes 13 incidents, comprising 4 Fraud Offenses, 2 Embezzlement incidents, 4 Arson incidents, and 3 Counterfeiting/Forgery incidents.
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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.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in New Haven, CT.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for New Haven, CT and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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