[Deplorable American1776]

Hartford, Connecticut might get an unfair rep of being an unsafe city, however, Hartford is only 20 square miles, as opposed to some other cities with larger area. Jacksonville is about 10 times the size of Hartford. If you compared Hartford region (From Granby to Somers at the Northern edge to Middletown and East Hampton at the southern end, Avon at the Western end and Tolland at the eastern end), you might see the crime stats lower.

Hartford is an underrated city. The West Indian area is wonderful. The Cricket Hall of Fame is in Hartford. Nook Farms (Harriet Beecher Stowe and Mark Twain houses) is worth visiting. In Bristol, the oldest amusement park, is worth the visit.

[cgbg]

Before Freeper tourists start planning their vacation please note—the city is extremely off the charts dangerous at night—every square inch within the city limits.

Ten miles away in the Farmington Valley is Whitopia—very prosperous and safe 24/7.

Also—in the city car break-ins are extremely common—even in parking lots. Never leave anything of value in your city within the city limits.

[Chickensoup]

Hartford is a hole

it deteriorated horribly

[Fai Mao]

the same applies to Houston but for opposite reasons. It is spread out and parts are really dangerous and parts safe. You have to look by neighborhood.

[Getready]

If you are referring to Jacksonville in Florida, that is about 800+ square miles in area, per wikipedia. There are two other “Jacksonvilles” in New England and they are small.
FYI