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West Haven, Connecticut: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, West Haven had 0.65 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 41% lower than the Connecticut rate (1.1). The median household income is $74,382 and the median home value is $291,700. About 55,351 people live in West Haven.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in West Haven?
The FBI's 2025 figures put West Haven at 0.65 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (36 in all). It stands at 41% lower than the Connecticut rate (1.1); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 4 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 490 offenses (8.9 per 1,000; Connecticut: 11.5). Compared with 2021, when 112 were reported, the count is down 68%.
| Offense (2025) | West Haven count | Per 1,000 | Connecticut per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 36 | 0.65 | 1.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 3 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 17 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 12 | 0.22 | 0.62 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 490 | 8.9 | 11.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 36 | 0.65 | 0.82 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 365 | 6.6 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 89 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
How has crime in West Haven changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 112 | 1,270 | 2 |
| 2022 | 68 | 1,144 | 0 |
| 2023 | 51 | 942 | 1 |
| 2024 | 57 | 677 | 2 |
| 2025 | 36 | 490 | 4 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the West Haven Police Department's own reports.
How does West Haven compare with Connecticut?
West Haven's median household earns $74,382 a year, 22% lower than the state figure ($95,781). The median owner-occupied home is worth $291,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,442 a month. About 55,351 people live on 11 square miles of land, roughly 5,149 per square mile. The city lies in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | West Haven | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,351 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $74,382 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $291,700 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,442 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 50.6% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.8 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in West Haven?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 4 high-hazard dams in West Haven. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Maltby No. 1 Dam (37 ft) and Lake Phipps Dam #1 (29 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, South Central Connecticut Planning Region has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High), hurricanes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in West Haven?
West Haven city limits had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Roads listed: I-95. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near West Haven?
Federal school lists place 10 public and 2 private schools within West Haven. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 15 state parks or recreation areas: American Shakespeare State Park, Beardsley State Park, East Rock State Park, Farm River State Park and Farmington Canal Line State Park and 10 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in West Haven
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the West Haven city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Silver City Sporting Arms Of West Haven Ct INC (West Haven).
Liquor stores
20 liquor stores are on the map inside the West Haven city limits: A1 Discount Liquor (West Haven), Campbell Package Store (West Haven), Center Package Store (West Haven), Forest Package Store (West Haven), Happy Harry's Wine And Liquor (West Haven), Liquor King (West Haven), Morrissey's Package Store (West Haven), Mut's Package Store (West Haven) and 12 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the West Haven city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in West Haven?
In 2025, West Haven had 0.65 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (36 reported), 41% lower than the Connecticut rate (1.1). The property-crime rate was 8.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in West Haven?
$74,382 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,781 for Connecticut.
How much do homes cost in West Haven?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $291,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $366,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect West Haven?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, South Central Connecticut Planning Region has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High), hurricanes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
New Haven, CT (3 mi) · Milford, CT (6 mi) · Bridgeport, CT (13 mi) · Waterbury, CT (20 mi) · Meriden, CT (20 mi) · Norwalk, CT (27 mi)
More: Connecticut statewide numbers · county page: South Central Connecticut Planning Region · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place West Haven city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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