CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
D

Is Hartford, Connecticut Safe?

Population 121,981 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Hartford faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,852 per 100K.

Hartford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHartfordConnecticut AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate409.4331.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2268.02084.81,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate309.0--268.2
Theft Rate1852.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate563.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

267.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

409/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2268/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hartford

Violent crime in Hartford is close to the national average. The rate of 409.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2268.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,852 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 309 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Hartford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault309
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery102
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,852
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft563
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Hartford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hartford
409.4
State
331.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hartford
2268.0
State
2084.8
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hartford Safety

Is Hartford safe?
Not especially. Hartford earns a D with a crime rate of 267.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hartford?
267.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 409.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2268.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hartford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hartford's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,852 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hartford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hartford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hartford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hartford?
No. Crime in Hartford has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Hartford compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Below average for the state. Hartford ranks behind about 92% of Connecticut cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hartford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hartford?
Bad. A D grade and 267.7 per-thousand rate put Hartford below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 409 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hartford?
409.4 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (309), robbery (102), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Connecticut

Similar-sized communities in Connecticut. Compare crime rates across the state.

C-
See crime rates in Waterbury115,771 pop · Grade C-
D
See crime rates in New Haven138,774 pop · Grade D
D
See crime rates in Stamford139,535 pop · Grade D
D+
See crime rates in Norwalk94,508 pop · Grade D+
C-
See crime rates in Bridgeport152,273 pop · Grade C-
D
See crime rates in Danbury89,033 pop · Grade D
View all Connecticut city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Hartford

Get weekly safety updates for Hartford

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities