West Haven, CT crime snapshot: safety grade C+, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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West Haven, CT shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (59.3% 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 305 incidents suggests West Haven maintains good community safety standards.
West 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 16000US0982800, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 116 of the 305 total incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most frequent, with 54 incidents, followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property, which accounts for 42 incidents. Motor Vehicle Theft is also a notable component of property crime, with 17 incidents. Burglary/Breaking & Entering and Stolen Property Offenses are relatively less frequent, with 2 and 1 incidents, respectively. Assault is the second most significant crime category, with 178 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Robbery and sex offenses are less common, each accounting for 3 incidents. In the robbery category, all incidents are classified as Robbery. For sex offenses, there is 1 incident of Kidnapping/Abduction and 2 incidents of Sex Offenses. The "others" category includes 5 incidents, with 1 incident of Counterfeiting/Forgery and 4 incidents of Fraud Offenses. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data points are needed, such as the city and state names, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. These elements would allow for a more contextualized understanding of the crime landscape in this specific area.
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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 West 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 West Haven, CT and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
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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