The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Spring Glen, Hamden, CT: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Spring Glen

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Spring Glen.

 

Spring Glen, Hamden, CT Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A
Other Crime Grade
A-

$977,025

Cost of Crime™ for Spring Glen, Hamden, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $724 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Spring Glen 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 Spring Glen, Hamden, CT Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Spring Glen ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of neighborhoods but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to Spring Glen's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Spring Glen is 17.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Spring Glen Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Spring Glen varies by area - ranging from 1 in 38 in the southwest areas to 1 in 84 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Spring Glen, Hamden, CT see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the central part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Spring Glen, Hamden, CT

The total projected cost of crime in Spring Glen for 2025 is $977,025. This translates to approximately $269 per resident and $724 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Spring Glen. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Spring Glen Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Spring Glen, Hamden, CT: $269
Hill, New Haven, CT: $570
North Stamford, Stamford, CT: $300
Connecticut: $317
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Spring Glen is $269 per year, which is $195 less than the national average and $47 less than Hamden's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Spring Glen:
  • In Hill, New Haven, CT, crime costs $570 per person, which is $300 more than in Spring Glen.
  • In North Stamford, Stamford, CT, crime costs $300 per person, which is $30 more than in Spring Glen

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Spring Glen for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Spring Glen
Cost per Spring Glen Resident
Murder
$335,585
$92
Rape/Sexual Assault
$78,373
$22
Robbery
$46,624
$13
Assault
$60,253
$17
Kidnapping
$25,134
$7
Vehicle Theft
$95,274
$26
Burglary
$41,639
$11
Theft
$163,096
$45
Arson
$4,634
$1
Vandalism
$56,771
$16
Animal Cruelty
$893
$0
Drug Crimes
$35,159
$10
Identity Theft
$33,590
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$977,025
$269

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Spring Glen, Hamden, 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 Spring Glen totals $2,637,258 ($727 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,614,283 ($996 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 Spring Glen 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 north part of the neighborhood 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 Spring Glen’s 3,629 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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Spring Glen 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 Spring Glen residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.5781
Robbery
0.4084
Rape
0.3562
Murder
0.0492
Total Violent Crime
1.392 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.678
Vehicle Theft
1.695
Burglary
1.265
Arson
0.0529
Total Property Crime
11.69 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1142
Drug Crimes
1.310
Vandalism
2.190
Identity Theft
1.196
Animal Cruelty
0.0333
Total "Other" Rate
4.843 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Spring Glen is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
C+
C+
D-
B
B
F
D
D
D-
F
F
F
C
C
A+
A+
A+
A
A-
A-
B+
D
D
C
B-
B-
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Spring Glen 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 Spring Glen, Hamden, CT average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Spring Glen schools on SchoolGrade

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