Southington CT, The Apple Valley

Southington, better known as The Apple Valley, is located a little outside of Connecticut’s state capital, Hartford. Initially a part of Farmington, Southington CT became its own jurisdiction after a group of settlers from Farmington moved into the area in the 1700s. After they prospered, a new community was created there. They initially named the area South Farmington but later changed the name to Southington, a combination of the two original names.  

Popular Local Spots and Events in Southington 

southington ct Southington’s alias, The Apple Valley, was given for its numerous orchards that still span throughout the town. Reason why, Southington CT holds an annual apple harvest called the Southington Apple Harvest Festival for a few weekends every fall. Being one of CT’s and New England’s most loved tourist attractions, the festival draws crowds up to 100,000 and offers a variety of food tents, events, and entertainment in New England’s beautiful fall scenery. Another seasonal classic in Southington is Mount Southington; a ski resort on top of a mountain going by the same name. There are many trails, lodging, and restaurants for winter sports lovers. Being one of the few ski resorts in CT, Mount Southington is very popular among locals. 

Southington CT Crime 

Crime in Southington is far from being high. It has a safety index of 48 (safer than 48% of U.S cities/towns), and the majority of crimes committed in town are property crimes. With a 12.36 property crime rate, Southington has high numbers of burglaries, thefts, and motor vehicle thefts occurring throughout the town. On the other hand, its violent crime rate is only 0.59, seeing fewer murders, rapes, robberies, and assaults happening in Southington. Typical arrests by the town’s police department include larcenies, breaching peace, and disorderly conduct.