Data Resources

  • Improving Delivery of Pubic Services

    This report focuses on finding longer-term solutions to the effective and efficient delivery of public services in Connecticut. Connecticut’s local expenditures (now at $12 billion per year) have been growing faster than the median income in Connecticut, which makes it especially important to take alcloser look at how municipal and education services are delivered on a local level. This is part 4 of a six-part series, "Framework for Connecticut's Fiscal Future."

    Feb. 1, 2012

    Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety

  • Public safety concerns in our neighborhoods are legitimate, but 24/7 Wall Street’s “Most Dangerous Cities” ranking is not

    The article below appeared as an op-ed in the Sunday, June 5, 2011 New Haven Register, but it is applicable to cities throughout Connecticut and the United States. Please check this page for additional footnotes and detail on data sources.

    Jun. 4, 2011

    All DataHaven Programs, Public Safety

  • Connecticut Traffic Accident Facts 2008

    The data in this report comes from accident reports filed with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Additional factors such as alcohol, tractor-trailers, pedestrians, and motorcycles are noted as well. The results are analyzed in terms of time of day, time of year, and environmental factors.

    Apr. 30, 2011

    Public Safety

  • Creating a Healthy and Safe City: The Impact of Violence in New Haven

    The Health Equity Alliance brings together community partners to address the relationship between between social and economic conditions and health outcomes of New Haven residents using the Health Equity Index. This document focuses on the issue of community violence and offersn information and recommendations.

    Mar. 31, 2011

    All DataHaven Programs, Health, Public Safety

  • UCR Part 1 Crimes — 1990 through 2009

    This chart from the New Haven Police Department breaks down the number of incidents of each type of crime each year.

    Dec. 31, 2010

    Public Safety

  • Ex-offenders and the Labor Market

    The Center for Economic and Policy Research used Bureau of Justice Statistics data to estimate the change in the number of ex-offenders at working age. They predicted the impact of this trend on employment and the economy.

    Nov. 30, 2010

    Public Safety

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