Hartford, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Hartford Police Department serves the city of Hartford, CT in Capitol Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 10,574 violent crimes and 17,792 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.4 per 100k residents, which is 11.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 256.8 per 100k, 57.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate94.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,574 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade D
Annual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,007 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,185 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate256.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,792 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,876 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate137.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,903 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,786 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime94.4B10574106.2-11.1%
Property Crime256.8D17792163.6+57.0%
Homicide0.8D1620.5+55.8%
Rape3.3C2313.5-6.4%
Robbery11.6F10075.8+99.4%
Aggravated Assault16.6B318522.3-25.6%
Burglary26.5C187624.0+10.3%
Larceny137.5C11903116.4+18.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft88.6F378622.2+299.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Avon 0 miles
A 10.6
A 68.9
Violent: 88.8% lower
Property: 73.2% lower
Bloomfield 0 miles
A 50.9
D 236.2
Violent: 46.1% lower
Property: 8.0% lower
East Windsor 0 miles
B 71.6
D 223.7
Violent: 24.2% lower
Property: 12.9% lower
Glastonbury 0 miles
A 28.4
B 113.5
Violent: 70.0% lower
Property: 55.8% lower
West Hartford 3 miles
A 29.5
F 271.6
Violent: 68.8% lower
Property: 5.8% higher