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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$941,832

Cost of Crime™ for Higganum, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $457 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Higganum ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of cities but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to Higganum's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Higganum is 12.25 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Higganum Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Higganum varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 50 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 126 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Higganum, CT see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Higganum, CT

The total projected cost of crime in Higganum for 2025 is $941,832. This translates to approximately $174 per resident and $457 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Higganum. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Higganum Compared to Other Cities?

Higganum, CT:	$174
Waterbury, CT:	$483
Sandy Hook, CT:	$151
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Higganum is $174 per year, which is $291 less than the national average and $143 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Higganum:

In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $309 more than in Higganum.
In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $22 less than in Higganum

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Higganum	Cost per Higganum Resident
Murder	$234,292	$43
Rape/Sexual Assault	$120,288	$22
Robbery	$49,868	$9
Assault	$58,504	$11
Kidnapping	$36,063	$7
Vehicle Theft	$71,809	$13
Burglary	$53,806	$10
Theft	$120,476	$22
Arson	$6,724	$1
Vandalism	$117,751	$22
Animal Cruelty	$1,339	$0
Drug Crimes	$36,530	$7
Identity Theft	$34,382	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$941,832	$174

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Higganum, 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 Higganum totals $2,171,388 ($400 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,113,219 ($574 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 Higganum 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 northeast 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 Higganum’s 5,426 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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Higganum 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 Higganum residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3754
Robbery	0.2922
Rape	0.3656
Murder	0.0230
Total Violent Crime	1.056 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.287
Vehicle Theft	0.8546
Burglary	1.093
Arson	0.0513
Total Property Crime	6.286 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1096
Drug Crimes	0.9102
Vandalism	3.038
Identity Theft	0.8187
Animal Cruelty	0.0334
Total "Other" Rate	4.910 (B+)

Individual Higganum Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ponset, CT	A+	A+	A+
Little City, CT	A	A	A
Haddam, CT	B+	A+	B-
Shailerville, CT	B	A+	C
Maromas, CT	A-	A+	B
Durham, CT	B+	A+	B-
Killingworth, CT	A	A+	A-
Chester, CT	A-	A+	B+
Moodus, CT	A-	A+	B
North Guilford, CT	A+	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Higganum 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
Timberville, VA	B	A-	A-
Trevor, WI	A-	B+	B+
Everett, PA	B	B	B
Evergreen, AL	D-	D-	D-
Everman, TX	D+	D	D
Exeter, PA	C+	B-	B-
Exeter, RI	A-	A+	A+
Fabens, TX	D-	D-	D-
Fair Grove, MO	B	B	B
Fair Haven, MI	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Higganum 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 Higganum, CT average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Higganum schools on SchoolGrade

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