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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$25,990

Cost of Crime™ for Ponset, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $362 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Ponset ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of cities but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to Ponset's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ponset is 8.302 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ponset, CT

The total projected cost of crime in Ponset for 2025 is $25,990. This translates to approximately $123 per resident and $362 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Ponset. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

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

Ponset, CT:	$123
Waterbury, CT:	$483
Sandy Hook, CT:	$151
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ponset is $123 per year, which is $342 less than the national average and $194 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ponset:

In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $360 more than in Ponset.
In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $29 more than in Ponset

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ponset	Cost per Ponset Resident
Murder	$5,616	$26
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,557	$21
Robbery	$1,276	$6
Assault	$1,069	$5
Kidnapping	$1,308	$6
Vehicle Theft	$2,347	$11
Burglary	$1,447	$7
Theft	$2,593	$12
Arson	$262	$1
Vandalism	$3,601	$17
Animal Cruelty	$49	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,403	$7
Identity Theft	$461	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$25,990	$123

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ponset, 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 Ponset totals $60,062 ($283 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $86,052 ($406 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 Ponset 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 Ponset’s 212 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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Ponset 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 Ponset residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.1757
Robbery	0.1913
Rape	0.3546
Murder	0.0141
Total Violent Crime	0.7356 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.361
Vehicle Theft	0.7150
Burglary	0.7527
Arson	0.0512
Total Property Crime	3.880 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1017
Drug Crimes	0.8945
Vandalism	2.378
Identity Theft	0.2809
Animal Cruelty	0.0315
Total "Other" Rate	3.686 (A)

Individual Ponset Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Higganum, CT	A	A+	A
Haddam, CT	B+	A+	B-
Shailerville, CT	B	A+	C
Little City, CT	A	A	A
Maromas, CT	A-	A+	B
Chester, CT	A-	A+	B+
Killingworth, CT	A	A+	A-
Winthrop, CT	A-	A+	B+
Moodus, CT	A-	A+	B
Deep River, CT	B	A+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ponset 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
Wakefield, LA	D+	D-	D-
Cornelia, IA	B-	A	A
Cotton Grove, NC	D+	D+	D+
Counts Crossroads, KY	B+	B	B
Countyline, OK	C	C-	C-
Cranberry Lake, NY	D+	D	D
Dahlia, VA	B+	A-	A-
Daisy, AR	D+	D-	D-
Dalton, NH	B+	A	A
Damar, KS	D-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Ponset 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 Ponset, CT average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Ponset schools on SchoolGrade

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