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

Crime per Capita in Pine Meadow

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pine Meadow.

 

Pine Meadow, CT Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

A
D+
Other Crime Grade
B

$341,645

Cost of Crime™ for Pine Meadow, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $693 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Pine Meadow ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of cities but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to Pine Meadow's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pine Meadow is 24.68 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pine Meadow Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pine Meadow varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Pine Meadow, CT see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pine Meadow, CT

The total projected cost of crime in Pine Meadow for 2025 is $341,645. This translates to approximately $264 per resident and $693 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Pine Meadow. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pine Meadow Compared to Other Cities?

Pine Meadow, CT: $264
Waterbury, CT: $483
Sandy Hook, CT: $151
Connecticut: $317
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pine Meadow is $264 per year, which is $200 less than the national average and $53 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pine Meadow:
  • In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $219 more than in Pine Meadow.
  • In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $112 less than in Pine Meadow

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pine Meadow for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pine Meadow
Cost per Pine Meadow Resident
Murder
$67,743
$52
Rape/Sexual Assault
$30,749
$24
Robbery
$10,949
$8
Assault
$32,653
$25
Kidnapping
$11,045
$9
Vehicle Theft
$16,717
$13
Burglary
$12,575
$10
Theft
$100,655
$78
Arson
$2,082
$2
Vandalism
$37,680
$29
Animal Cruelty
$309
$0
Drug Crimes
$9,668
$7
Identity Theft
$8,820
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$341,645
$264

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pine Meadow, 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 Pine Meadow totals $610,297 ($471 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $951,941 ($735 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 Pine Meadow 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 southeast 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 Pine Meadow’s 1,295 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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Pine Meadow 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 Pine Meadow residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8780
Robbery
0.2688
Rape
0.3916
Murder
0.0278
Total Violent Crime
1.566 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
15.01
Vehicle Theft
0.8337
Burglary
1.071
Arson
0.0666
Total Property Crime
16.98 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1407
Drug Crimes
1.009
Vandalism
4.073
Identity Theft
0.8799
Animal Cruelty
0.0322
Total "Other" Rate
6.135 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A+
C+
A-
A+
B
A
A+
A
B-
A+
C
B
A+
B-
B+
A+
B-
B-
A+
C-
B
A+
C+
B
A+
C+
A+
A+
A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pine Meadow is higher 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
A-
A
A
A
A+
A+
B+
A
A
A
B+
B+
D
C-
C-
A+
B-
B-
D+
B-
B-
D
C+
C+
B
C-
C-
C+
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Pine Meadow is as safe as 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 Pine Meadow, CT average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Pine Meadow schools on SchoolGrade

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