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

Crime per Capita in South Glastonbury

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Glastonbury.

 

South Glastonbury, CT Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A
Other Crime Grade
A-

$1.13 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Glastonbury, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $507 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. South Glastonbury ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of cities but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to South Glastonbury's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Glastonbury is 11.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Glastonbury Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Glastonbury varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 76 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 108 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of South Glastonbury, CT see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Glastonbury, CT

The total projected cost of crime in South Glastonbury for 2025 is $1,125,479. This translates to approximately $190 per resident and $507 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in South Glastonbury. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Glastonbury Compared to Other Cities?

South Glastonbury, CT: $190
Waterbury, CT: $483
Sandy Hook, CT: $151
Connecticut: $317
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Glastonbury is $190 per year, which is $275 less than the national average and $127 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Glastonbury:
  • In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $293 more than in South Glastonbury.
  • In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $38 less than in South Glastonbury

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Glastonbury for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Glastonbury
Cost per South Glastonbury Resident
Murder
$356,668
$60
Rape/Sexual Assault
$133,081
$22
Robbery
$56,149
$9
Assault
$55,385
$9
Kidnapping
$54,575
$9
Vehicle Theft
$101,686
$17
Burglary
$59,872
$10
Theft
$134,632
$23
Arson
$7,865
$1
Vandalism
$102,657
$17
Animal Cruelty
$818
$0
Drug Crimes
$30,853
$5
Identity Theft
$31,236
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$1,125,479
$190

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Glastonbury, 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 South Glastonbury totals $3,044,122 ($513 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,169,601 ($703 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 South Glastonbury 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 west 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 South Glastonbury has 1, have the same problem. Of South Glastonbury’s 5,933 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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South Glastonbury 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 South Glastonbury residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.3251
Robbery
0.3009
Rape
0.3699
Murder
0.0320
Total Violent Crime
1.028 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.382
Vehicle Theft
1.107
Burglary
1.113
Arson
0.0549
Total Property Crime
6.656 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1517
Drug Crimes
0.7030
Vandalism
2.422
Identity Theft
0.6802
Animal Cruelty
0.0186
Total "Other" Rate
3.976 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Glastonbury 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
A-
B
B
A-
A
A
D-
F
F
D-
C+
C+
C-
B+
B+
A-
B+
B+
B
A
A
C-
B
B
F
D
D
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, South Glastonbury 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 South Glastonbury, CT average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See South Glastonbury schools on SchoolGrade

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