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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$746,883

Cost of Crime™ for Moodus, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $548 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Moodus ranks in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 77% of cities but less safe than 23%. This analysis applies only to Moodus's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Moodus is 16.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Moodus Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Moodus varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 106 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Moodus, CT see the most incidents - about 18 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Moodus, CT

The total projected cost of crime in Moodus for 2025 is $746,883. This translates to approximately $219 per resident and $548 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Moodus. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Moodus, CT:	$219
Waterbury, CT:	$483
Sandy Hook, CT:	$151
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Moodus is $219 per year, which is $245 less than the national average and $97 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Moodus:

In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $263 more than in Moodus.
In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $68 less than in Moodus

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Moodus	Cost per Moodus Resident
Murder	$229,664	$67
Rape/Sexual Assault	$71,627	$21
Robbery	$36,679	$11
Assault	$49,359	$14
Kidnapping	$17,213	$5
Vehicle Theft	$42,636	$13
Burglary	$29,099	$9
Theft	$143,218	$42
Arson	$5,530	$2
Vandalism	$63,847	$19
Animal Cruelty	$744	$0
Drug Crimes	$28,187	$8
Identity Theft	$29,080	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$746,883	$219

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Moodus, 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 Moodus totals $1,896,375 ($557 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,643,258 ($776 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 Moodus 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 south 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, of which Moodus has 2, have the same problem. Of Moodus’s 3,407 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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Moodus 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 Moodus residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5045
Robbery	0.3423
Rape	0.3467
Murder	0.0359
Total Violent Crime	1.229 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.117
Vehicle Theft	0.8082
Burglary	0.9417
Arson	0.0672
Total Property Crime	9.934 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0833
Drug Crimes	1.118
Vandalism	2.623
Identity Theft	1.103
Animal Cruelty	0.0295
Total "Other" Rate	4.957 (B+)

Individual Moodus Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
East Haddam, CT	A	A+	B+
Westchester, CT	A+	A+	A
Shailerville, CT	B	A+	C
Maromas, CT	A-	A+	B
Haddam, CT	B+	A+	B-
East Hampton, CT	A	A+	B+
Millington, CT	A+	A+	A
Hadlyme, CT	A	A-	A
Ponset, CT	A+	A+	A+
Colchester, CT	A-	A+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Moodus 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
Charleston, MS	D+	B-	B-
Courtland, VA	C-	C-	C-
Mitchellville, IA	B-	D+	D+
Zirconia, NC	B	C+	C+
Altoona, FL	A+	A-	A-
Zionsville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Woodbury Heights, NJ	A-	A+	A+
Whigham, GA	A	C+	C+
Thermopolis, WY	D-	C-	C-
Stockholm, NJ	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Moodus 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 Moodus, CT average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Moodus schools on SchoolGrade

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