The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 06525, CT: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B+

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$2.30 million

Cost of Crime™ for 06525, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $711 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 06525 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 06525, CT Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 06525 ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of zip codes but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to 06525's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 06525 is 18.48 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 06525 Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 06525 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the east areas to 1 in 114 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of 06525, CT see the most incidents - about 66 per year. In contrast, the central part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 06525, CT

The total projected cost of crime in 06525 for 2025 is $2,295,600. This translates to approximately $253 per resident and $711 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in 06525. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 06525 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

06525, CT:	$253
06112, CT:	$560
06488, CT:	$197
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 06525 is $253 per year, which is $212 less than the national average and $64 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 06525:

In 06112, CT, crime costs $560 per person, which is $307 more than in 06525.
In 06488, CT, crime costs $197 per person, which is $56 less than in 06525

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 06525 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 06525	Cost per 06525 Resident
Murder	$740,315	$81
Rape/Sexual Assault	$187,436	$21
Robbery	$107,137	$12
Assault	$154,689	$17
Kidnapping	$32,726	$4
Vehicle Theft	$154,963	$17
Burglary	$109,530	$12
Theft	$421,733	$46
Arson	$11,052	$1
Vandalism	$199,859	$22
Animal Cruelty	$2,065	$0
Drug Crimes	$69,734	$8
Identity Theft	$104,360	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$2,295,600	$253

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 06525, CT

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 06525 totals $5,896,024 ($649 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,191,624 ($901 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 06525 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the east part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 06525 has 4, have the same problem. Of 06525’s 9,087 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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06525 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 06525 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5927
Robbery	0.3748
Rape	0.3402
Murder	0.0434
Total Violent Crime	1.351 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.961
Vehicle Theft	1.101
Burglary	1.329
Arson	0.0504
Total Property Crime	11.44 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0594
Drug Crimes	1.037
Vandalism	3.079
Identity Theft	1.484
Animal Cruelty	0.0307
Total "Other" Rate	5.690 (B+)

Individual 06525 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 06525 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 06525.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
06515, CT	C-	B-	D+
06401, CT	C+	A-	C
06418, CT	C+	B+	C
06514, CT	C-	B+	D+
06483, CT	B	A+	C+
06511, CT	D+	C	D+
06477, CT	D	A+	D-
06524, CT	B+	A+	B
06517, CT	C	B	C-
06510, CT	F	D	F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

06525 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
56649, MN	D-	D+	D+
14428, NY	A	B+	B+
85344, AZ	D	D-	D-
17963, PA	A+	A	A
18058, PA	A	A	A
20640, MD	C-	D+	D+
76567, TX	C-	C	C
72472, AR	D	D	D
60449, IL	B-	B-	B-
01543, MA	A+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, 06525 is safer than the Connecticut state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 06525, CT average SchoolGrade of A+, with 67% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 06525 schools on SchoolGrade

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