West Hartford, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Hartford Police Department serves the city of West Hartford, CT in Capitol Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,015 violent crimes and 8,414 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.5 per 100k residents, which is 72.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 271.6 per 100k, 66.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 ARobbery
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.5 | A | 1015 | 106.2 | -72.2% |
| Property Crime | 271.6 | F | 8414 | 163.6 | +66.0% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 141 | 5.8 | -19.9% |
| Burglary | 15.5 | A | 640 | 24.0 | -35.4% |
| Larceny | 226.6 | F | 7212 | 116.4 | +94.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.5 | D | 561 | 22.2 | +33.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 3 miles | A 10.6 | A 68.9 | Violent: 64.1% lower Property: 74.6% lower |
| Bloomfield | 3 miles | A 50.9 | D 236.2 | Violent: 72.7% higher Property: 13.1% lower |
| East Windsor | 3 miles | B 71.6 | D 223.7 | Violent: 142.7% higher Property: 17.7% lower |
| Glastonbury | 3 miles | A 28.4 | B 113.5 | Violent: 3.8% lower Property: 58.2% lower |
| Hartford | 3 miles | B 94.4 | D 256.8 | Violent: 220.2% higher Property: 5.5% lower |