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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$43,811

Cost of Crime™ for North Kent, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $683 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. North Kent ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of cities but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to North Kent's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in North Kent is 34.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Kent, CT

The total projected cost of crime in North Kent for 2025 is $43,811. This translates to approximately $388 per resident and $683 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in North Kent. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Kent Compared to Other Cities?

North Kent, CT:	$388
Waterbury, CT:	$483
Sandy Hook, CT:	$151
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Kent is $388 per year, which is $77 less than the national average and $71 more than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Kent:

In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $95 more than in North Kent.
In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $236 less than in North Kent

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to North Kent	Cost per North Kent Resident
Murder	$9,645	$85
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,824	$25
Robbery	$2,743	$24
Assault	$4,989	$44
Kidnapping	$1,123	$10
Vehicle Theft	$1,095	$10
Burglary	$2,172	$19
Theft	$12,095	$107
Arson	$240	$2
Vandalism	$4,911	$43
Animal Cruelty	$39	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,432	$13
Identity Theft	$503	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$43,811	$388

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Kent, 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 North Kent totals $80,250 ($710 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $124,061 ($1,098 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 North Kent 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 city has few 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 North Kent’s 113 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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North Kent 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 North Kent residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.537
Robbery	0.7716
Rape	0.4121
Murder	0.0454
Total Violent Crime	2.767 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.67
Vehicle Theft	0.6259
Burglary	2.119
Arson	0.0880
Total Property Crime	23.50 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1638
Drug Crimes	1.713
Vandalism	6.084
Identity Theft	0.5748
Animal Cruelty	0.0468
Total "Other" Rate	8.582 (C)

Individual North Kent Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Macedonia, CT	D+	C+	D
Kent, CT	D+	B+	D-
West Woods, CT	D+	C-	D
South Ellsworth, CT	D+	D+	D
Cornwall Bridge, CT	B	A	B
South Kent, CT	D+	A	D-
Wassaic, NY	B-	C-	C-
Warren, CT	B+	A	B-
Cornwall, CT	B	A	A-
Dover Plains, NY	C+	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

North Kent is similar 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
Dalbys, VA	D	B-	B-
Deel, VA	D+	D+	D+
Deans, TN	C-	B-	B-
Dawson, MD	D-	D-	D-
Dawmont, WV	B-	C	C
Davis Crossroads, GA	B	B	B
Danner, OR	F	F	F
Dameron, MO	C+	D-	D-
Dale, WV	B-	B	B
Deerfield, TN	D+	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, North Kent is less safe than the Connecticut state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in North Kent, CT average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See North Kent schools on SchoolGrade

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