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 BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 72.4 | B | 1778 | 106.2 | -31.8% |
Property Crime | 220.9 | D | 3277 | 163.6 | +35.0% |
Burglary | 10.9 | A | 220 | 24.0 | -54.8% |
Larceny | 184.7 | D | 2677 | 116.4 | +58.7% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.4 | C | 378 | 22.2 | +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 |