East Hartford, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The East Hartford Police Department serves the city of East Hartford, CT in Capitol Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,445 violent crimes and 6,161 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.2 per 100k residents, which is 38.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 193.6 per 100k, 18.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate65.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,445 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate193.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,161 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents529 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate126.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,550 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate53.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,057 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime65.2A3445106.2-38.6%
Property Crime193.6C6161163.6+18.3%
Homicide2.0F100.5+271.6%
Rape4.0C903.5+11.7%
Robbery5.9C1505.8+1.9%
Aggravated Assault7.9A16022.3-64.5%
Burglary13.8A52924.0-42.4%
Larceny126.4C4550116.4+8.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft53.3F105722.2+140.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-White 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
South Windsor 5 miles
A 11.2
B 138.3
Violent: 82.8% lower
Property: 28.5% lower
Wethersfield 5 miles
A 44.3
B 118.2
Violent: 32.0% lower
Property: 38.9% lower
Manchester 5 miles
D 141.4
D 220.5
Violent: 116.9% higher
Property: 13.9% higher
Windsor 6 miles
A 30.5
C 159.5
Violent: 53.2% lower
Property: 17.6% lower
Avon 7 miles
A 10.6
A 68.9
Violent: 83.7% lower
Property: 64.4% lower