Crime & Safety in Hartford
Hartford's cited crime data runs genuinely two-sided, and this record discloses both framings directly rather than selecting whichever reads more favorably.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed unflattering within-state comparison
Hartford's overall crime rate runs higher than approximately 78% of Vermont's own cities and towns.
A more favorable same-size comparison
The same source separately described Hartford's rate as near-average when compared specifically against other communities of similar population size nationally.
Specific victimization odds
NeighborhoodScout cited violent-crime victimization odds at 1-in-488 and property-crime odds at 1-in-92.
Key takeaways
- Hartford's overall crime rate runs higher than 78% of VT cities/towns -- a real, disclosed unflattering reading.
- The same rate runs near-average against similarly-sized US communities nationally.
- Confirm current, address-specific data directly with the Hartford Police Department.
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