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New Haven, CT vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland has 32% more violent crime than New Haven.
- Oakland has 27% more property crime than New Haven.
 New Haven, CTOakland, CAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock75.522.7
 Property Crime59  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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Over 17 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Over 18 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 5 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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