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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.01 million

Cost of Crime™ for Mystic, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $527 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Mystic ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Mystic's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mystic is 19.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mystic Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mystic varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 137 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Mystic, CT see the most incidents - about 75 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mystic, CT

The total projected cost of crime in Mystic for 2025 is $3,009,097. This translates to approximately $231 per resident and $527 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Mystic. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Mystic, CT:	$231
Waterbury, CT:	$483
Sandy Hook, CT:	$151
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mystic is $231 per year, which is $233 less than the national average and $85 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mystic:

In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $251 more than in Mystic.
In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $80 less than in Mystic

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mystic	Cost per Mystic Resident
Murder	$712,152	$55
Rape/Sexual Assault	$283,368	$22
Robbery	$130,430	$10
Assault	$150,433	$12
Kidnapping	$88,724	$7
Vehicle Theft	$287,190	$22
Burglary	$112,430	$9
Theft	$628,551	$48
Arson	$17,956	$1
Vandalism	$417,143	$32
Animal Cruelty	$3,669	$0
Drug Crimes	$100,941	$8
Identity Theft	$76,109	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$3,009,097	$231

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mystic, 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 Mystic totals $6,184,588 ($475 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,193,685 ($707 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 Mystic 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 central 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 Mystic has 3, have the same problem. Of Mystic’s 13,012 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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Mystic 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 Mystic residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4026
Robbery	0.3187
Rape	0.3592
Murder	0.0291
Total Violent Crime	1.110 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.327
Vehicle Theft	1.425
Burglary	0.9526
Arson	0.0571
Total Property Crime	11.76 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1125
Drug Crimes	1.049
Vandalism	4.487
Identity Theft	0.7557
Animal Cruelty	0.0381
Total "Other" Rate	6.442 (B)

Individual Mystic Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Noank, CT	A-	A+	B+
Old Mystic, CT	A-	A+	B+
Stonington, CT	B	A+	C+
Groton Long Point, CT	A-	A+	B+
Groton, CT	D+	A-	D
Conning Towers Nautilus Park, CT	B+	A+	B-
Ledyard, CT	A	A+	A-
Wequetequock, CT	B+	A+	B-
Gales Ferry, CT	A-	A+	B+
Pawcatuck, CT	B-	A+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mystic 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
Goldenrod, FL	B+	B-	B-
Sunbury, OH	A+	A	A
Sumner, WA	F	D+	D+
Summerville, GA	C+	C-	C-
Suffield, CT	A	A+	A+
Suffern, NY	B	C	C
Speedway, IN	C	C-	C-
Grafton, OH	B+	B	B
Goshen, NY	B	C	C
Superior, CO	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Mystic 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 Mystic, CT average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Mystic schools on SchoolGrade

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