Hartford, CT Crime Rates & Map

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31%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

54%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

27%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Hartford_{/100k people}	Connecticut_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	3,663	n/a (estimate)	3,048	1,644	2,324
Murder	37	n/a	30.8	3.8	6.3
Rape	22	n/a	18.3	18.1	40.0
Robbery	128	n/a	106.5	44.9	66.1
Assault	498	n/a	414.3	83.3	268.2
Violent crime	685	n/a (estimate)	570	150	370
Burglary	347	n/a	288.7	130.1	269.8
Theft	2,011	n/a	1,673.1	1,168.1	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	620	n/a	515.8	195.8	282.7
Property crime	2,978	n/a (estimate)	2,478	1,494	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Hartford crime rates are 31% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Hartford are 54% higher than the national average
In Hartford you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hartford is safer than 21% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hartford has increased by 16%

Hartford crime map

The Hartford crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Hartford as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Hartford crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Hartford crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Hartford (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Hartford for every 100,000 residents. The Hartford total amount of daily crime is 1.85 times more than the Connecticut average and 1.31 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Hartford, is 3.80 times more than the Connecticut average, and it is 1.54 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Hartford has a daily crime average that is 1.66 times more than the Connecticut average and 1.27 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Hartford (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Hartford in comparison to other Connecticut communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Hartford safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Hartford being safer than 2% of cities in Connecticut and 21% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Connecticut cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Hartford. In conclusion, Hartford ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hartford

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hartford is 1 in 176

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hartford is 1 in 41

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hartford is 1 in 33

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Hartford, Connecticut you have a 1 in 176 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Hartford.

Year Over Year Crime In Hartford (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Hartford, CT is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Hartford has increased by 19%, while the property crime rate in Hartford has increased by 15% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Hartford has increased by 16% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Hartford police department

Item	Hartford	Connecticut	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	516	5,593	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.1	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 516 Hartford police officers. This results in 4.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 58.4% greater than the Connecticut average and 26.8% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Connecticut

State	Total offenders	Connecticut_/100K	National_/100K
Connecticut	6,088	184	266

There are a total of 6,088 sex offenders in Connecticut. This yields a total of 184 sex offenders in Connecticut per 100,000 residents which is 31% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
West Simsbury, CT	3,131	25	248	273
Portland, CT	5,937	42	421	463
Weatogue, CT	2,396	50	497	547
Canton Valley, CT	1,294	51	508	559
Tariffville, CT	1,810	59	591	651
Salmon Brook, CT	2,348	60	601	661
Plantsville, CT	1,923	61	609	670
Hartford, CT	122,549	570	2,478	3,048

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Odessa, TX	122,630	520	2,068	2,588
Columbia, MO	122,659	472	2,615	3,086
Wilmington, NC	122,162	532	2,866	3,398
Victorville, CA	122,958	940	1,812	2,753
Berkeley, CA	123,065	581	5,644	6,224
Hartford, CT	122,549	570	2,478	3,048

Source: The Hartford, CT crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.