Is East Haven or Huntsville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Huntsville is safer than East Haven (Safety Score 39/100 vs 39/100), with a total crime rate of 2,045 per 100,000 versus 2,051 for East Haven — 0% lower. East Haven has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where East Haven has a 100% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | East Haven | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,051.2 | 2,044.7 | +6.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 98.4 | 513.7 | -415.3 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 6.1 | -6.1 |
| Rape Rate | 29.2 | 34.4 | -5.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 14.6 | 50.6 | -36.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 54.7 | 422.7 | -368.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,952.9 | 1,531.0 | +421.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 134.8 | 192.1 | -57.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,369.9 | 1,191.2 | +178.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 448.1 | 147.6 | +300.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Haven or Huntsville safer?
Huntsville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,045 per 100K vs 2,051 for East Haven — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
East Haven has a violent crime rate of 98.4 per 100K while Huntsville has 513.7. East Haven has lower violent crime.
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.
About Huntsville, TX
Huntsville, home to Sam Houston State University, sits in East Texas, surrounded by pine forests. This city, named for an early settler from Alabama, is the county seat of Walker County. With a safety score of 39/100 and a population coverage of 49,446, Huntsville has a total crime rate of 2,044.7 per 100,000 residents.