The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in West Rock, New Haven, CT: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in West Rock

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in West Rock.

 

West Rock, New Haven, CT Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
C
Other Crime Grade
C+

$2.41 million

Cost of Crime™ for West Rock, New Haven, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $1,697 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in West Rock 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 West Rock, New Haven, CT Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. West Rock ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of neighborhoods but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to West Rock's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in West Rock is 38.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Rock Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Rock varies by area - ranging from 1 in 24 in the north areas to 1 in 29 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of West Rock, New Haven, CT see the most incidents - about 42 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Rock, New Haven, CT

The total projected cost of crime in West Rock for 2025 is $2,414,853. This translates to approximately $493 per resident and $1,697 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.8% of the median household income in West Rock. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Rock Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

West Rock, New Haven, CT: $493
Hill, New Haven, CT: $570
North Stamford, Stamford, CT: $300
Connecticut: $317
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Rock is $493 per year, which is $29 more than the national average and $177 more than New Haven's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to West Rock:
  • In Hill, New Haven, CT, crime costs $570 per person, which is $76 more than in West Rock.
  • In North Stamford, Stamford, CT, crime costs $300 per person, which is $194 less than in West Rock

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Rock for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to West Rock
Cost per West Rock Resident
Murder
$752,455
$154
Rape/Sexual Assault
$115,191
$24
Robbery
$124,233
$25
Assault
$271,918
$56
Kidnapping
$20,011
$4
Vehicle Theft
$159,677
$33
Burglary
$65,678
$13
Theft
$540,516
$110
Arson
$7,219
$1
Vandalism
$226,154
$46
Animal Cruelty
$1,880
$0
Drug Crimes
$72,302
$15
Identity Theft
$57,621
$12
Total Cost of Crime
$2,414,853
$493

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Rock, New Haven, 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 West Rock totals $5,669,606 ($1,158 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,084,459 ($1,652 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 West Rock 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 south 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, of which West Rock has 1, have the same problem. Of West Rock’s 4,894 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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West Rock 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 West Rock residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.935
Robbery
0.8070
Rape
0.3882
Murder
0.0818
Total Violent Crime
3.212 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
21.33
Vehicle Theft
2.107
Burglary
1.480
Arson
0.0611
Total Property Crime
24.97 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0674
Drug Crimes
1.997
Vandalism
6.468
Identity Theft
1.521
Animal Cruelty
0.0519
Total "Other" Rate
10.11 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

West Rock 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
D-
D
D
A-
A
A
B+
A
A
C
C
C
F
D-
D-
C+
B
B
D+
D+
D+
A+
A+
A+
B+
B-
B-
C+
B-
B-

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in West Rock, New Haven, CT average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See West Rock schools on SchoolGrade

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