The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in East Rock, New Haven, CT: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in East Rock

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in East Rock.

 

East Rock, New Haven, CT Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
B-
Other Crime Grade
C

$4.83 million

Cost of Crime™ for East Rock, New Haven, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $996 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. East Rock ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of neighborhoods but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to East Rock's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in East Rock is 33.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Rock Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Rock varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the southwest areas to 1 in 45 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of East Rock, New Haven, CT see the most incidents - about 105 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 18 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Rock, New Haven, CT

The total projected cost of crime in East Rock for 2025 is $4,834,246. This translates to approximately $479 per resident and $996 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in East Rock. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Rock Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

East Rock, New Haven, CT: $479
Hill, New Haven, CT: $570
North Stamford, Stamford, CT: $300
Connecticut: $317
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Rock is $479 per year, which is $15 more than the national average and $163 more than New Haven's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to East Rock:
  • In Hill, New Haven, CT, crime costs $570 per person, which is $90 more than in East Rock.
  • In North Stamford, Stamford, CT, crime costs $300 per person, which is $180 less than in East Rock

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Rock for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to East Rock
Cost per East Rock Resident
Murder
$1.67 million
$166
Rape/Sexual Assault
$212,315
$21
Robbery
$253,726
$25
Assault
$463,870
$46
Kidnapping
$51,565
$5
Vehicle Theft
$381,127
$38
Burglary
$170,052
$17
Theft
$808,595
$80
Arson
$15,158
$2
Vandalism
$529,901
$53
Animal Cruelty
$2,604
$0
Drug Crimes
$134,793
$13
Identity Theft
$140,503
$14
Total Cost of Crime
$4,834,246
$479

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Rock, New Haven, 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 Rock totals $12,325,720 ($1,222 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $17,159,966 ($1,702 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 Rock 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 southwest part of the neighborhood 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 East Rock has 5, have the same problem. Of East Rock’s 10,084 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 Rock 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 Rock residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.602
Robbery
0.7999
Rape
0.3472
Murder
0.0881
Total Violent Crime
2.837 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
15.48
Vehicle Theft
2.441
Burglary
1.859
Arson
0.0622
Total Property Crime
19.85 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0843
Drug Crimes
1.807
Vandalism
7.356
Identity Theft
1.800
Animal Cruelty
0.0349
Total "Other" Rate
11.08 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
A
A-
C
C+
C
D+
C+
D
D+
B-
D
C+
B-
B-
C+
B-
B
B
B+
B
C
B-
C+
B-
B+
B-
B
B+
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

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

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
D
D
B-
A-
A-
C+
D+
D+
A-
C
C
D-
D
D
A-
B+
B+
D-
D+
D+
B
B+
B+
F
F
F
C
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, East Rock is less safe than the Connecticut state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in East Rock, New Haven, CT average SchoolGrade of D-, with 20% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See East Rock schools on SchoolGrade

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