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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A 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.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.