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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$411,810

Cost of Crime™ for East Berlin, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $526 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in East Berlin 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 East Berlin, CT Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. East Berlin ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to East Berlin's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Berlin is 19.39 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Berlin Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Berlin varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 76 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of East Berlin, CT see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Berlin, CT

The total projected cost of crime in East Berlin for 2025 is $411,810. This translates to approximately $233 per resident and $526 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in East Berlin. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Berlin Compared to Other Cities?

East Berlin, CT:	$233
Waterbury, CT:	$483
Sandy Hook, CT:	$151
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Berlin is $233 per year, which is $231 less than the national average and $83 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Berlin:

In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $249 more than in East Berlin.
In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $82 less than in East Berlin

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to East Berlin	Cost per East Berlin Resident
Murder	$80,283	$45
Rape/Sexual Assault	$39,854	$23
Robbery	$16,806	$10
Assault	$19,312	$11
Kidnapping	$11,038	$6
Vehicle Theft	$73,522	$42
Burglary	$20,405	$12
Theft	$85,338	$48
Arson	$2,391	$1
Vandalism	$31,562	$18
Animal Cruelty	$579	$0
Drug Crimes	$16,441	$9
Identity Theft	$14,279	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$411,810	$233

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Berlin, 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 East Berlin totals $737,137 ($418 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,148,947 ($651 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 East Berlin 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 northwest part of the city 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 have the same problem. Of East Berlin’s 1,765 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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East Berlin 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 East Berlin residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3810
Robbery	0.3027
Rape	0.3724
Murder	0.0242
Total Violent Crime	1.080 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.336
Vehicle Theft	2.690
Burglary	1.275
Arson	0.0561
Total Property Crime	13.36 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1031
Drug Crimes	1.259
Vandalism	2.503
Identity Theft	1.045
Animal Cruelty	0.0443
Total "Other" Rate	4.955 (B+)

Individual East Berlin Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in East Berlin is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to East Berlin.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kensington, CT	B-	A	C
Cromwell, CT	B-	A+	C
Rocky Hill, CT	B	A+	C
Newington, CT	C	A	D+
Middletown, CT	B	A+	C+
New Britain, CT	C-	B	D
Portland, CT	B+	A+	B-
Rockfall, CT	B+	A+	B-
Wethersfield, CT	C+	A	C-
Meriden, CT	C	B	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Berlin is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Becket, MA	A-	C+	C+
Birchwood, WI	C+	B-	B-
Blossburg, PA	B-	C	C
Mullens, WV	B	C	C
Pearl City, IL	A	A	A
Park River, ND	D-	D	D
Palmyra, ME	A	A+	A+
Oriskany Falls, NY	B+	C	C
Obion, TN	D+	D	D
Oakwood, VA	C+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, East Berlin 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 East Berlin, CT average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See East Berlin schools on SchoolGrade

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