Moving from North Haven, CT to San Diego, CA?
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Is North Haven or San Diego Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, San Diego is safer than North Haven (Safety Score 38/100 vs 25/100), with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100,000 versus 2,662 for North Haven — 22% lower. North Haven has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where North Haven has a 100% lower rate.
Note: San Diego is 57.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than North Haven, CT?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | North Haven | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,662.3 | 2,082.4 | +579.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 37.0 | 412.4 | -375.4 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 2.5 | -2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 4.1 | 21.4 | -17.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 28.8 | 77.4 | -48.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 4.1 | 310.9 | -306.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,625.3 | 1,670.0 | +955.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 205.4 | 187.4 | +18.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,140.5 | 1,087.1 | +1,053.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 279.4 | 395.5 | -116.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from North Haven, CT to San Diego, CA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Haven or San Diego safer?
San Diego is safer with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100K vs 2,662 for North Haven — a 22% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
North Haven has a violent crime rate of 37.0 per 100K while San Diego has 412.4. North Haven has lower violent crime.
About North Haven, CT
North Haven, a suburban town in New Haven County, is home to Quinnipiac University's York Hill Campus. Situated along the Quinnipiac River, it's a community with a rich agricultural past and a current population of around 24,000. With a safety score of 25/100 and a population coverage of 24,340, North Haven has a total crime rate of 2,662.3 per 100,000 residents.
About San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, a major port city with a significant Hispanic population, sits on the Pacific Ocean just north of the Mexican border. Known for its mild climate and Balboa Park, it's also home to a large naval presence. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 1,389,024, San Diego has a total crime rate of 2,082.4 per 100,000 residents.