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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$213,542

Cost of Crime™ for Newent, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $590 per household.

More cost data

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Newent ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Newent's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Newent is 17.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Newent, CT

The total projected cost of crime in Newent for 2025 is $213,542. This translates to approximately $240 per resident and $590 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Newent. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Newent, CT:	$240
Waterbury, CT:	$483
Sandy Hook, CT:	$151
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Newent is $240 per year, which is $225 less than the national average and $77 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Newent:

In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $243 more than in Newent.
In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $88 less than in Newent

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Newent	Cost per Newent Resident
Murder	$59,059	$66
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,620	$24
Robbery	$14,757	$17
Assault	$16,091	$18
Kidnapping	$5,796	$7
Vehicle Theft	$11,399	$13
Burglary	$12,517	$14
Theft	$34,175	$38
Arson	$1,375	$2
Vandalism	$24,725	$28
Animal Cruelty	$241	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,353	$7
Identity Theft	$5,434	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$213,542	$240

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Newent, 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 Newent totals $507,248 ($569 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $720,790 ($809 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 Newent 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 have the same problem. Of Newent’s 891 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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Newent 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 Newent residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6288
Robbery	0.5265
Rape	0.4002
Murder	0.0353
Total Violent Crime	1.591 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.406
Vehicle Theft	0.8262
Burglary	1.549
Arson	0.0639
Total Property Crime	9.845 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1073
Drug Crimes	0.9639
Vandalism	3.884
Identity Theft	0.7880
Animal Cruelty	0.0366
Total "Other" Rate	5.780 (B)

Individual Newent Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hanover, CT	A-	A+	B+
Jewett City, CT	B-	A	C+
Baltic, CT	B+	A	B+
Canterbury, CT	B+	A+	B
Taftville, CT	C	A	C
Pachaug, CT	B-	A	C-
Plainfield Village, CT	C	A	D
Plainfield, CT	C+	A-	C-
Westminster, CT	A	A+	A
Scotland, CT	A-	A+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Newent 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
Aqua Park, OK	C+	C	C
Orchard, TX	C	D+	D+
Paupack, PA	B	C+	C+
Parkville, MI	A	B+	B+
Parker, WA	D	B-	B-
Paluxy, TX	B-	C	C
Palo Verde, AZ	A-	C	C
Palmyra, OH	B+	A	A
Pachuta, MS	B-	A	A
Osage, MN	B	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Newent 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 Newent, CT average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Newent schools on SchoolGrade

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