Moving from Champaign, IL to West Hartford, CT?
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Is Champaign or West Hartford Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Champaign is safer than West Hartford (Safety Score 23/100 vs 23/100), with a total crime rate of 2,781 per 100,000 versus 2,796 for West Hartford — 1% lower. Champaign has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where West Hartford has a 100% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Champaign, IL?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Champaign | West Hartford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,780.9 | 2,795.9 | -15.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 501.9 | 64.0 | +437.9 |
| Murder Rate | 5.6 | 0.0 | +5.6 |
| Rape Rate | 68.2 | 4.7 | +63.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 91.7 | 43.7 | +48.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 336.4 | 15.6 | +320.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,279.1 | 2,732.0 | -452.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 574.5 | 243.4 | +331.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,472.1 | 2,248.3 | -776.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 232.5 | 240.3 | -7.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Champaign, IL to West Hartford, CT?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Champaign or West Hartford safer?
Champaign is safer with a total crime rate of 2,781 per 100K vs 2,796 for West Hartford — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Champaign has a violent crime rate of 501.9 per 100K while West Hartford has 64.0. West Hartford has lower violent crime.
About Champaign, IL
Champaign, Illinois, home to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is a mid-sized city in East Central Illinois. Its flat prairie landscape and highly educated populace reflect its agricultural roots and academic focus. With a safety score of 23/100 and a population coverage of 89,466, Champaign has a total crime rate of 2,780.9 per 100,000 residents.
About West Hartford, CT
West Hartford, a affluent suburb of Hartford, is home to Elizabeth Park, America's oldest public rose garden. It's a densely populated town with a median household income significantly above the state average. With a safety score of 23/100 and a population coverage of 64,093, West Hartford has a total crime rate of 2,795.9 per 100,000 residents.