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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$2.53 million

Cost of Crime™ for Winsted, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $541 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Winsted ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Winsted's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Winsted is 20.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Winsted Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Winsted varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Winsted, CT see the most incidents - about 45 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Winsted, CT

The total projected cost of crime in Winsted for 2025 is $2,526,998. This translates to approximately $252 per resident and $541 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Winsted. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Winsted, CT:	$252
Waterbury, CT:	$483
Sandy Hook, CT:	$151
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Winsted is $252 per year, which is $212 less than the national average and $64 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Winsted:

In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $230 more than in Winsted.
In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $101 less than in Winsted

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Winsted	Cost per Winsted Resident
Murder	$695,630	$69
Rape/Sexual Assault	$195,100	$19
Robbery	$103,462	$10
Assault	$204,403	$20
Kidnapping	$66,427	$7
Vehicle Theft	$129,707	$13
Burglary	$117,420	$12
Theft	$524,520	$52
Arson	$16,899	$2
Vandalism	$286,534	$29
Animal Cruelty	$2,861	$0
Drug Crimes	$84,670	$8
Identity Theft	$99,365	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$2,526,998	$252

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Winsted, 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 Winsted totals $5,648,133 ($564 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,175,131 ($817 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 Winsted 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 central 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 Winsted has 2, have the same problem. Of Winsted’s 10,012 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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Winsted 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 Winsted residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7109
Robbery	0.3285
Rape	0.3214
Murder	0.0370
Total Violent Crime	1.398 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.12
Vehicle Theft	0.8366
Burglary	1.293
Arson	0.0699
Total Property Crime	12.32 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1094
Drug Crimes	1.143
Vandalism	4.006
Identity Theft	1.282
Animal Cruelty	0.0386
Total "Other" Rate	6.580 (B-)

Individual Winsted Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Riverton, CT	B	A+	C+
Winchester Center, CT	C	A	D+
Colebrook, CT	A+	A+	A+
Pleasant Valley, CT	B+	A+	C+
New Hartford, CT	A-	A+	B
Robertsville, CT	A-	A+	B+
Pine Meadow, CT	C+	A	D+
Norfolk, CT	A-	A+	A
West Hartland, CT	A	A+	B+
Torrington, CT	B-	A	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Winsted 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
Rossmoor, CA	D+	C-	C-
Littleton, MA	A+	B+	B+
Live Oak, CA	C	D+	D+
Livingston, MT	D	D	D
Lizella, GA	A-	A	A
Louisa, VA	C	B-	B-
Lyndon, KY	C-	B+	B+
Rising Sun, MD	B	B-	B-
Robinson, IL	B	B	B
Roebuck, SC	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Winsted 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 Winsted, CT average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Winsted schools on SchoolGrade

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