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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$25,675

Cost of Crime™ for West Woods, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $774 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. West Woods ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of cities but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to West Woods's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Woods is 34.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Woods, CT

The total projected cost of crime in West Woods for 2025 is $25,675. This translates to approximately $421 per resident and $774 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in West Woods. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Woods Compared to Other Cities?

West Woods, CT:	$421
Waterbury, CT:	$483
Sandy Hook, CT:	$151
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Woods is $421 per year, which is $43 less than the national average and $104 more than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Woods:

In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $62 more than in West Woods.
In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $270 less than in West Woods

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Woods	Cost per West Woods Resident
Murder	$6,075	$100
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1,511	$25
Robbery	$1,377	$23
Assault	$4,590	$75
Kidnapping	$558	$9
Vehicle Theft	$478	$8
Burglary	$1,195	$20
Theft	$6,201	$102
Arson	$129	$2
Vandalism	$2,306	$38
Animal Cruelty	$20	$0
Drug Crimes	$615	$10
Identity Theft	$619	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$25,675	$421

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Woods, 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 Woods totals $49,414 ($810 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $75,089 ($1,231 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 Woods 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 West Woods’s 61 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 Woods 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 Woods residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.620
Robbery	0.7175
Rape	0.4086
Murder	0.0530
Total Violent Crime	3.799 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.63
Vehicle Theft	0.5064
Burglary	2.160
Arson	0.0872
Total Property Crime	22.38 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1509
Drug Crimes	1.364
Vandalism	5.293
Identity Theft	1.310
Animal Cruelty	0.0447
Total "Other" Rate	8.163 (C+)

Individual West Woods Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Macedonia, CT	D+	C+	D
North Kent, CT	D+	C+	D
South Ellsworth, CT	D+	D+	D
Wassaic, NY	B-	C-	C-
Sharon, CT	D	B-	D
Kent, CT	D+	B+	D-
Amenia, NY	D	D-	D-
Cornwall Bridge, CT	B	A	B
Dover Plains, NY	C+	D+	D+
Cornwall, CT	B	A	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Woods 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
Highland, LA	F	F	F
Heathville, PA	A+	A	A
Heil, ND	D+	D	D
Helen Furnace, PA	A	A-	A-
Hermosa, CO	D-	D	D
Herndon Heights, WV	B	C	C
Herpel, AR	C-	D-	D-
Hiawassee, TN	C-	D	D
Hickoria, AR	D+	F	F
Heads, MS	B-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, West Woods 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 Woods, CT average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See West Woods schools on SchoolGrade

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