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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$459,651

Cost of Crime™ for Woodmont, CT

In 2025, crime will cost $618 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Woodmont ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Woodmont's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Woodmont is 31.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Woodmont Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Woodmont varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 34 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Woodmont, CT see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Woodmont, CT

The total projected cost of crime in Woodmont for 2025 is $459,651. This translates to approximately $309 per resident and $618 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Woodmont. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.8%

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

Woodmont, CT:	$309
Waterbury, CT:	$483
Sandy Hook, CT:	$151
Connecticut:	$317
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Woodmont is $309 per year, which is $155 less than the national average and $7 less than Connecticut's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Woodmont:

In Waterbury, CT, crime costs $483 per person, which is $173 more than in Woodmont.
In Sandy Hook, CT, crime costs $151 per person, which is $158 less than in Woodmont

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Woodmont	Cost per Woodmont Resident
Murder	$67,053	$45
Rape/Sexual Assault	$34,594	$23
Robbery	$18,516	$12
Assault	$22,752	$15
Kidnapping	$2,004	$1
Vehicle Theft	$83,276	$56
Burglary	$14,121	$10
Theft	$137,974	$93
Arson	$1,336	$1
Vandalism	$38,992	$26
Animal Cruelty	$382	$0
Drug Crimes	$19,357	$13
Identity Theft	$19,295	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$459,651	$309

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Woodmont, 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 Woodmont totals $626,440 ($422 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,086,091 ($731 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 Woodmont 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 have the same problem. Of Woodmont’s 1,486 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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Woodmont 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 Woodmont residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5331
Robbery	0.3961
Rape	0.3839
Murder	0.0240
Total Violent Crime	1.337 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.93
Vehicle Theft	3.619
Burglary	1.048
Arson	0.0372
Total Property Crime	22.63 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0222
Drug Crimes	1.761
Vandalism	3.673
Identity Theft	1.678
Animal Cruelty	0.0347
Total "Other" Rate	7.168 (B-)

Individual Woodmont Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West Haven, CT	D	B+	D-
Milford, CT	C-	A+	D
Orange, CT	D	A+	D-
East Haven, CT	C	A-	D+
New Haven, CT	C	A-	D+
Stratford, CT	C-	A-	D
Derby, CT	C	B+	C-
Woodbridge, CT	B+	A+	B-
Shelton, CT	B-	A+	C
Ansonia, CT	C+	A-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Woodmont 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
Warren Park, IN	F	D-	D-
Creekside, PA	A+	A+	A+
Cumberland, OH	C	B-	B-
Dallesport, WA	C-	C	C
Dove Creek, CO	D	D-	D-
Frederic, MI	B-	C-	C-
Gibbon, MN	D-	B-	B-
Stanfield, AZ	C	B-	B-
Wadsworth, NV	F	F	F
Ashland, IL	B+	C+	C+

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Woodmont, CT average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Woodmont schools on SchoolGrade

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