Is Concord or Nashua Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Concord is safer than Nashua (Safety Score 59/100 vs 59/100), with a total crime rate of 1,410 per 100,000 versus 1,424 for Nashua — 1% lower. Concord has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Nashua has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Nashua is 2.0x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Concord | Nashua | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,409.9 | 1,424.1 | -14.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 180.7 | 162.8 | +17.9 |
| Murder Rate | 6.7 | 0.0 | +6.7 |
| Rape Rate | 40.2 | 53.9 | -13.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 35.7 | 14.3 | +21.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 98.2 | 92.4 | +5.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,229.2 | 1,261.3 | -32.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 49.1 | 33.0 | +16.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,064.1 | 1,141.4 | -77.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 116.0 | 86.9 | +29.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Concord or Nashua safer?
Concord is safer with a total crime rate of 1,410 per 100K vs 1,424 for Nashua — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Concord has a violent crime rate of 180.7 per 100K while Nashua has 162.8. Nashua has lower violent crime.
About Concord, NH
Concord, New Hampshire, the state capital, sits on the Merrimack River and is home to the New Hampshire State House, the oldest state house in the nation where the legislature still meets in its original chambers. The city is also a hub for state government and medical services. With a safety score of 59/100 and a population coverage of 44,827, Concord has a total crime rate of 1,409.9 per 100,000 residents.
About Nashua, NH
Nashua, once the "Spindletree City" for its textile mills, sits on the Merrimack River near the Massachusetts border. This southern New Hampshire city is the second most populous in the state. With a safety score of 59/100 and a population coverage of 90,938, Nashua has a total crime rate of 1,424.1 per 100,000 residents.