Compared to other towns and cities in Connecticut, the crime rate in Hartford is higher than 99% of the state’s cities and towns. Consequently, Hartford is one of the top 100 most dangerous cities to live in the US. In comparison with similar sized towns in the US, the crime rate in Hartford is higher than the average for such comparably sized towns.
The rate of occurrence of violent crimes in Hartford is one of the highest in the US, for all communities and towns of all sizes. These violent crimes include rape, murder, non-negligent manslaughter, armed robbery and aggravated assault. The likelihood that a person will become a victim of violent crime in Hartford is 1 in 91. Besides, Hartford has one of the highest murder rates in the US.
Property crimes like burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson, are frequent occurrences in Hartford. The chance of a person becoming the victim of any of these property crimes in Hartford is 1 in 24, which translates to a rate of 42 property crimes for every one thousand residents. Of particular note is the significantly higher rate of motor vehicle theft in the town when compared to other US towns and communities. One out of every 159 people have their car stolen in the town.
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