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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$8.20 million

Cost of Crime™ for Oakland, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $770 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Oakland ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Oakland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Oakland is 29.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oakland Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oakland varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 70 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Oakland, CT see the most incidents - about 226 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 17 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oakland, CT

The total projected cost of crime in Oakland for 2025 is $8,200,230. This translates to approximately $341 per resident and $770 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Oakland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.4%

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

Oakland, CT:	$341
Waterbury, CT:	$483
Sandy Hook, CT:	$151
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oakland is $341 per year, which is $123 less than the national average and $24 more than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oakland:

In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $142 more than in Oakland.
In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $189 less than in Oakland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Oakland	Cost per Oakland Resident
Murder	$1.78 million	$74
Rape/Sexual Assault	$467,976	$19
Robbery	$308,058	$13
Assault	$523,536	$22
Kidnapping	$171,164	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1.31 million	$54
Burglary	$274,037	$11
Theft	$1.85 million	$77
Arson	$31,567	$1
Vandalism	$813,834	$34
Animal Cruelty	$7,240	$0
Drug Crimes	$261,866	$11
Identity Theft	$399,191	$17
Total Cost of Crime	$8,200,230	$341

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oakland, 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 Oakland totals $14,346,776 ($596 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,547,007 ($937 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 Oakland 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 northwest 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 Oakland has 1, have the same problem. Of Oakland’s 24,064 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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Oakland 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 Oakland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7575
Robbery	0.4070
Rape	0.3207
Murder	0.0394
Total Violent Crime	1.525 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.87
Vehicle Theft	3.506
Burglary	1.256
Arson	0.0543
Total Property Crime	19.68 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1173
Drug Crimes	1.471
Vandalism	4.734
Identity Theft	2.143
Animal Cruelty	0.0407
Total "Other" Rate	8.506 (C)

Individual Oakland Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Manchester, CT	C+	A-	C
South Windsor, CT	B	A+	C+
Vernon-Rockville, CT	C+	A+	C-
Bolton, CT	A	A+	A-
East Hartford, CT	C-	B	D+
East Windsor Hill, CT	D	A	D-
Rockville, CT	C	A-	C-
Glastonbury, CT	A	A+	B+
Wilson, CT	D+	B+	D+
Glastonbury Center, CT	D+	A	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oakland 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
Watauga, TX	D-	C-	C-
Boaz, AL	C-	C-	C-
Bourbonnais, IL	A	A-	A-
Brainerd, MN	C-	C-	C-
Brambleton, VA	A+	A+	A+
Brent, FL	C	D	D
Brownwood, TX	F	D-	D-
Canandaigua, NY	A	B+	B+
Canby, OR	C-	B-	B-
Canon City, CO	D-	D	D

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Oakland, CT average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Oakland schools on SchoolGrade

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