Hartford, MI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hartford Police Department serves the city of Hartford, MI in Van Buren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 221 violent crimes and 112 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 161.8 per 100k residents, which is 52.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 161.8 per 100k, 1.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 DAnnual Rate161.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents221 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate161.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate121.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate40.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 161.8 | D | 221 | 106.2 | +52.3% |
| Property Crime | 161.8 | C | 112 | 163.6 | -1.1% |
| Larceny | 121.3 | C | 84 | 116.4 | +4.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 40.4 | F | 12 | 22.2 | +82.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma Township | 7 miles | D 140.5 | B 124.9 | Violent: 13.1% lower Property: 22.8% lower |
| Bangor | 8 miles | F 455.7 | C 151.9 | Violent: 181.7% higher Property: 6.1% lower |
| Lawrence | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 99.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 38.8% lower |
| Lawton | 9 miles | A 55.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 65.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Paw Paw | 9 miles | C 117.3 | F 527.7 | Violent: 27.5% lower Property: 226.2% higher |