East Haven, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The East Haven Police Department serves the city of East Haven, CT in South Central Connecticut Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,778 violent crimes and 3,277 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.4 per 100k residents, which is 31.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 220.9 per 100k, 35.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate72.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,778 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate220.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,277 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate184.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,677 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime72.4B1778106.2-31.8%
Property Crime220.9D3277163.6+35.0%
Burglary10.9A22024.0-54.8%
Larceny184.7D2677116.4+58.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft25.4C37822.2+14.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
New Haven 1 miles
F 255.9
F 318.8
Violent: 253.3% higher
Property: 44.3% higher
Branford 3 miles
A 53.3
B 113.8
Violent: 26.4% lower
Property: 48.5% lower
Hamden 4 miles
B 87.3
D 247.2
Violent: 20.6% higher
Property: 11.9% higher
Middlebury 4 miles
A 12.6
A 101.0
Violent: 82.6% lower
Property: 54.3% lower
Milford 4 miles
A 54.7
C 177.3
Violent: 24.5% lower
Property: 19.7% lower