Hartford Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,902 residents, the 16 reported crimes in January 2026 equate to one crime for every 369 people over the course of the month. This low volume places Hartford's crime rate at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 60.3% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. The crime profile reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crime: violence and sexual offences accounted for 9 incidents (56.3% of the total), while property crimes totaled just 1. This imbalance is consistent with the area's built-up nature, where public spaces and community interactions may drive higher rates of interpersonal offences. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the data: January's short days and post-holiday period likely contributed to reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor crimes, aligning with the low burglary rate. However, the surge in public order offences—five incidents compared to zero in December—suggests a shift in local activity patterns, possibly linked to seasonal events or changes in policing focus. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, meaning Hartford's rate is 40% below the national benchmark. This discrepancy may reflect effective community policing strategies or demographic factors that reduce the prevalence of violent crime in this specific built-up area.

January 2026 saw significant month-on-month changes in crime patterns. Public order offences surged by 100%, jumping from zero to five incidents, while violence and sexual offences rose by 50% to nine reports. This shift contrasts with a 50% decrease in burglary, which fell from two to one incident. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark imbalance: violence and sexual offences accounted for 56.3% of all incidents, far exceeding the UK average of 40% for this category. Meanwhile, public order offences in Hartford were 114% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, highlighting a localised challenge in managing disturbances. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the rise in public order incidents, which may reflect seasonal factors such as post-holiday gatherings or changes in community activity patterns.

Hartford's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 33.5% compared to the previous month's 2.0 per 1,000 residents, reaching 2.7 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime every 369 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the impact on the local population. Daily crime context shows that, on average, one crime occurred each day in January—a consistent but low frequency for a built-up area of this size. When considering the population of 5,902 residents, the monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk: over the course of January, each resident had a 1-in-369 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. This relatively low exposure, despite the month-on-month increase, suggests that the overall crime burden remains modest compared to both national averages and historical trends for the area.