Crime per Capita in Northwest Hills Planning Region
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Northwest Hills Planning Region.
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Overall Crime Grade™
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B+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
$29.2 million
Cost of Crime™ for Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT
In 2025, crime will cost $623 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Northwest Hills Planning Region 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT Safe?
The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US county. Northwest Hills Planning Region ranks in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 83% of counties but less safe than 17%. This analysis applies only to Northwest Hills Planning Region's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Northwest Hills Planning Region is 20.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Northwest Hills Planning Region Residents generally consider the east part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Northwest Hills Planning Region varies by area - ranging from 1 in 31 in the southwest areas to 1 in 63 in the east.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT see the most incidents - about 568 per year. In contrast, the south part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 38 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT
The total projected cost of crime in Northwest Hills Planning Region for 2025 is $29,158,774. This translates to approximately $259 per resident and $623 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Northwest Hills Planning Region. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Northwest Hills Planning Region Compared to Other Counties?
| Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT: | $259 |
|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Re: | $390 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley: | $211 |
| Connecticut: | $317 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Northwest Hills Planning Region is $259 per year, which is $205 less than the national average and $57 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Northwest Hills Planning Region:
- In Greater Bridgeport Planning Re, crime costs $390 per person, which is $131 more than in Northwest Hills Planning Region.
- In Lower Connecticut River Valley, crime costs $211 per person, which is $48 less than in Northwest Hills Planning Region
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Northwest Hills Planning Region for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Northwest Hills Planning Region |
Cost per Northwest Hills Planning Region Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$8.21 million |
$73 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$2.43 million |
$22 |
Robbery |
$1.09 million |
$10 |
Assault |
$2.46 million |
$22 |
Kidnapping |
$881,120 |
$8 |
Vehicle Theft |
$1.29 million |
$11 |
Burglary |
$1.20 million |
$11 |
Theft |
$5.60 million |
$50 |
Arson |
$173,780 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$4.12 million |
$37 |
Animal Cruelty |
$25,902 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$785,981 |
$7 |
Identity Theft |
$892,673 |
$8 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$29,158,774 |
$259 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Northwest Hills Planning Region, 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region totals $67,201,139 ($597 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $96,359,912 ($857 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region 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 county 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region has 36, have the same problem. Of Northwest Hills Planning Region’s 112,503 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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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 Northwest Hills Planning Region residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.7628 |
Robbery |
0.3067 |
Rape |
0.3568 |
Murder |
0.0388 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.465 (A+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
9.607 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.7416 |
Burglary |
1.176 |
Arson |
0.0640 |
Total Property Crime |
11.59 (B+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1292 |
Drug Crimes |
0.9445 |
Vandalism |
5.125 |
Identity Theft |
1.025 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0311 |
Total "Other" Rate |
7.255 (B+) |
Individual Northwest Hills Planning Region Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Northwest Hills Planning Region is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Northwest Hills Planning Region.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | A+ | B- | |
B+ | A+ | B- | |
B- | A | C | |
B+ | C- | B | |
A- | B- | C+ | |
A | A+ | A- | |
A+ | B+ | B+ | |
A | B- | B- | |
A | B | A | |
A- | C+ | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Northwest Hills Planning Region is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | B- | B- | |
C+ | B- | B- | |
C | C | C | |
A | B+ | B+ | |
D+ | D | D | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A | A | A | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
B+ | A- | A- |
Considering only the crime rate, Northwest Hills Planning Region 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Northwest Hills Planning Region schools on SchoolGrade
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