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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$78,008

Cost of Crime™ for East Litchfield, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $485 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. East Litchfield ranks in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 93% of cities but less safe than 7%. This analysis applies only to East Litchfield's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Litchfield is 11.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Litchfield Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Litchfield varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 74 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 95 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of East Litchfield, CT see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Litchfield, CT

The total projected cost of crime in East Litchfield for 2025 is $78,008. This translates to approximately $184 per resident and $485 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in East Litchfield. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

East Litchfield, CT:	$184
Waterbury, CT:	$483
Sandy Hook, CT:	$151
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Litchfield is $184 per year, which is $280 less than the national average and $132 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Litchfield:

In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $298 more than in East Litchfield.
In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $33 less than in East Litchfield

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to East Litchfield	Cost per East Litchfield Resident
Murder	$26,377	$62
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,331	$20
Robbery	$2,698	$6
Assault	$5,439	$13
Kidnapping	$2,909	$7
Vehicle Theft	$6,832	$16
Burglary	$3,933	$9
Theft	$10,785	$25
Arson	$650	$2
Vandalism	$5,668	$13
Animal Cruelty	$69	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,908	$7
Identity Theft	$1,408	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$78,008	$184

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Litchfield, 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 Litchfield totals $217,297 ($514 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $295,305 ($698 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 Litchfield 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 city has few 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 Litchfield’s 423 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 Litchfield 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 Litchfield residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4477
Robbery	0.2028
Rape	0.3248
Murder	0.0332
Total Violent Crime	1.009 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.923
Vehicle Theft	1.043
Burglary	1.025
Arson	0.0636
Total Property Crime	7.055 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1134
Drug Crimes	0.9294
Vandalism	1.876
Identity Theft	0.4301
Animal Cruelty	0.0221
Total "Other" Rate	3.371 (A)

Individual East Litchfield Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Harwinton, CT	A+	A+	A
Northfield, CT	B+	A	B-
Litchfield, CT	B+	A+	B
Torrington, CT	B-	A	C+
Thomaston, CT	B+	A+	B
Plymouth, CT	A	A+	A
Morris, CT	A	A+	A-
Terryville, CT	B+	A+	B
Bantam, CT	B	A	B-
Burlington, CT	A	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Litchfield 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
Cedar Fort, UT	B+	C-	C-
Terry, LA	D	D-	D-
Tappan, WV	A-	B+	B+
Sturkie, AR	F	D-	D-
Stillwell, OH	B+	C-	C-
Stidham, OK	D+	D-	D-
Stampley, MS	D	C-	C-
St. Paul, AK	D	F	F
Chicopee, KS	C-	D+	D+
Cherry Grove, NC	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, East Litchfield 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 Litchfield, CT average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See East Litchfield schools on SchoolGrade

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