Hartford Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hartford's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.5% below the UK average of 7.3. This lower-than-average rate reflects a generally safer environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all crimes, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000, 34% below the UK average. This suggests that local efforts to reduce violent crime may be contributing to the overall lower rate. Public order offences, however, surged to 0.9 per 1,000, 91% above the UK average, highlighting a significant local challenge. This spike may be influenced by seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which often sees increased public gatherings and associated disturbances. The area's built-up nature, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, likely contributes to both the concentration of public order incidents and the relatively lower rates of property crimes. November's darker evenings and the timing of Black Friday shopping may have also played a role in the 100% increase in shoplifting and other theft, as these factors create conditions conducive to such offences. While the overall crime rate remains a positive indicator, the specific rises in certain categories signal areas where residents and local authorities may need to focus attention.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in burglary, other theft, and shoplifting compared to the previous month, each category rising from zero to two or three incidents. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping, which could have increased opportunities for retail crime. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, a decrease that contrasts with the overall rise in crime. Public order offences, at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, were 91% above the UK average, a stark deviation that warrants attention. Residents should be particularly mindful of public spaces, where such offences are concentrated. The violent crime rate, however, remained 34% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to address violence may be effective. These shifts in crime mix highlight the need for targeted awareness, especially around retail areas and during periods of heightened public activity.

Hartford's crime rate in November 2025 rose by 47.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.9 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend highlights a shift in local crime dynamics. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 236 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This rate, while significantly lower than the UK average, reflects a unique pattern shaped by Hartford's built-up character and seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. The population of 5,902 residents further scales these figures, illustrating that even modest increases in crime can have a visible impact on community safety.