Is Hudson or Nashua Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Hudson is safer than Nashua (Safety Score 64/100 vs 59/100), with a total crime rate of 1,258 per 100,000 versus 1,424 for Nashua — 12% lower. Hudson has lower rates in 4 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Hudson has a 55% lower rate.
Note: Nashua is 3.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Hudson — 5-Year Trend
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Nashua — 5-Year Trend
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Hudson, NH
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Hudson | Nashua | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,258.2 | 1,424.1 | -165.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 74.0 | 162.8 | -88.7 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 11.7 | 53.9 | -42.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 19.5 | 14.3 | +5.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 42.9 | 92.4 | -49.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,184.2 | 1,261.3 | -77.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 97.4 | 33.0 | +64.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,028.4 | 1,141.4 | -113.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 58.4 | 86.9 | -28.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hudson or Nashua safer?
Hudson is safer with a total crime rate of 1,258 per 100K vs 1,424 for Nashua — a 12% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hudson has a violent crime rate of 74.0 per 100K while Nashua has 162.8. Hudson has lower violent crime.
About Hudson, NH
Hudson, New Hampshire, once part of Nottingham and then Londonderry, is a town of over 25,000 residents in Hillsborough County. It lies along the Merrimack River, directly across from Nashua. With a safety score of 64/100 and a population coverage of 25,672, Hudson has a total crime rate of 1,258.2 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.