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Is Hartford, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 16,005 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hartford is a smaller community of 16,005 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,695 per 100K.

Hartford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHartfordWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate324.1334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2022.92036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1695.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate300.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

324/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2023/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hartford

Violent crime in Hartford is close to the national average. The rate of 324.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2022.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,695 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hartford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary369
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,695
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft300
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hartford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hartford
324.1
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hartford
2022.9
State
2036.0
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 C- with a crime rate of 234.7 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?
234.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 324.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2022.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hartford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hartford's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,695 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?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hartford's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Hartford compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Hartford ranks behind about 76% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hartford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hartford?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.7 per-thousand rate put Hartford below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 324 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hartford?
324.1 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (71), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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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.

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