Is Bridgeport or East Haven Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bridgeport is safer than East Haven (Safety Score 45/100 vs 39/100), with a total crime rate of 1,863 per 100,000 versus 2,051 for East Haven — 9% lower. Bridgeport has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where East Haven has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Bridgeport is 5.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bridgeport | East Haven | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,863.2 | 2,051.2 | -188.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 394.2 | 98.4 | +295.9 |
| Murder Rate | 8.1 | 0.0 | +8.1 |
| Rape Rate | 41.9 | 29.2 | +12.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 153.2 | 14.6 | +138.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 189.7 | 54.7 | +135.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,469.0 | 1,952.9 | -483.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 224.1 | 134.8 | +89.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 771.6 | 1,369.9 | -598.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 473.2 | 448.1 | +25.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bridgeport or East Haven safer?
Bridgeport is safer with a total crime rate of 1,863 per 100K vs 2,051 for East Haven — a 9% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bridgeport has a violent crime rate of 394.2 per 100K while East Haven has 98.4. East Haven has lower violent crime.
About Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport, Connecticut, once a manufacturing hub and home to P.T. Barnum, sits on Long Island Sound. It is the most populous city in the state. With a safety score of 45/100 and a population coverage of 148,132, Bridgeport has a total crime rate of 1,863.2 per 100,000 residents.
About East Haven, CT
East Haven, Connecticut, a shoreline town in New Haven County, was home to the first publicly funded library in the U.S. Its Long Island Sound beaches define its southern border. With a safety score of 39/100 and a population coverage of 27,447, East Haven has a total crime rate of 2,051.2 per 100,000 residents.