Moving from Hayward, CA to New Haven, CT?
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Is Hayward or New Haven Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New Haven is safer than Hayward (Safety Score 8/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 4,123 per 100,000 versus 4,134 for Hayward — 0% lower. Hayward has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Hayward has a 28% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Hayward, CA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Hayward | New Haven | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,133.8 | 4,123.3 | +10.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 477.1 | 536.3 | -59.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.8 | 10.9 | -3.1 |
| Rape Rate | 46.9 | 32.1 | +14.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 174.0 | 180.7 | -6.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 248.3 | 311.1 | -62.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,656.7 | 3,587.1 | +69.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 364.4 | 377.4 | -13.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,915.7 | 2,402.3 | -486.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,376.6 | 807.3 | +569.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Hayward, CA to New Haven, CT?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hayward or New Haven safer?
New Haven is safer with a total crime rate of 4,123 per 100K vs 4,134 for Hayward — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hayward has a violent crime rate of 477.1 per 100K while New Haven has 536.3. Hayward has lower violent crime.
About Hayward, CA
Hayward, a diverse city in Alameda County, sits on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. Home to California State University, East Bay, it was once a major agricultural producer, especially known for its cherries and tomatoes. Its population is over 160,000 residents. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 153,419, Hayward has a total crime rate of 4,133.8 per 100,000 residents.
About New Haven, CT
Home to Yale University since 1701, New Haven is a coastal city in south-central Connecticut. Its diverse population is roughly 135,000 residents. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 137,243, New Haven has a total crime rate of 4,123.3 per 100,000 residents.