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Hartford, Connecticut: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Hartford was 4.5 per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 4.1 times the statewide rate (1.1). The median household income is $46,411 and the median home value is $228,600. Population: about 121,127 (Census, 2020-2024). Hartford is the capital of Connecticut.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Hartford?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Hartford at 4.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (556 in all). For comparison, that is about 4.1 times the Connecticut rate (1.1) and 38% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 11 murders. Property crime came to 2,724 offenses (22.2 per 1,000; Connecticut: 11.5). Car thefts stand out: 6.1 per 1,000, about 3.1 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 40% between 2021 and 2025 (926 to 556).
| Offense (2025) | Hartford count | Per 1,000 | Connecticut per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 556 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 11 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 44 | 0.36 | 0.15 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 145 | 1.2 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 356 | 2.9 | 0.62 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,724 | 22.2 | 11.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 238 | 1.9 | 0.82 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,733 | 14.1 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 753 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Hartford changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 926 | 3,998 | 41 |
| 2022 | 731 | 3,152 | 40 |
| 2023 | 706 | 3,438 | 37 |
| 2024 | 630 | 3,497 | 22 |
| 2025 | 556 | 2,724 | 11 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Hartford Police Department's own reports.
How does Hartford compare with Connecticut?
Households in Hartford have a median income of $46,411 (Connecticut: $95,781). The median owner-occupied home is worth $228,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,269 a month. About 121,127 people live on 17 square miles of land, roughly 6,970 per square mile. The city lies in Capitol Planning Region.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Hartford | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 121,127 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $46,411 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $228,600 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,269 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 10.7% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 26.3% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 25.7% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.1 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Hartford?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 3 high-hazard dams in Hartford. Tallest on the list: South Meadows Dike (43 ft) and North Meadows Dike (24 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Capitol Planning Region carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Hartford?
Hartford city limits had 3 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include I-84 and I-91. 3 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Hartford?
Federal school lists place 48 public and 9 private schools within Hartford. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 20 state parks or recreation areas: Auerfarm State Park, Blow Hole State Park, Bolton Notch State Park, Dinosaur State Park and Gay City State Park and 15 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Hartford
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Hartford city limits. There is 1 licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
42 liquor stores are on the map inside the Hartford city limits: A & A Package (Hartford), Albany Avenue Wine & Spirits (Hartford), Atwood Liquors (Hartford), Atwood Package Store (Hartford), Bashners Market (Hartford), Billy's Package Store (Hartford), Blue's Package Store (Hartford), Bobby's Wine & Liquor (Hartford) and 34 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Hartford city limits: Planned Parenthood Hartford North (Hartford).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Hartford?
In 2025, Hartford had 4.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (556 reported), about 4.1 times the Connecticut rate (1.1). The property-crime rate was 22.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Hartford?
$46,411 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,781 for Connecticut.
How much do homes cost in Hartford?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $228,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $366,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Hartford?
Capitol Planning Region carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
West Hartford, CT (4 mi) · East Hartford, CT (4 mi) · New Britain, CT (8 mi) · Bristol, CT (15 mi) · Meriden, CT (17 mi) · Waterbury, CT (23 mi)
More: Connecticut statewide numbers · county page: Capitol Planning Region · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Hartford city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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