Is Keene or Nashua Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Nashua is safer than Keene (Safety Score 59/100 vs 31/100), with a total crime rate of 1,424 per 100,000 versus 2,352 for Keene — 39% lower. Keene has higher rates in 0 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Nashua has a 45% lower rate.
Note: Nashua is 4.0x 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 | Keene | Nashua | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,352.0 | 1,424.1 | +928.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 179.2 | 162.8 | +16.5 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 83.1 | 53.9 | +29.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 26.2 | 14.3 | +11.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 70.0 | 92.4 | -22.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,172.8 | 1,261.3 | +911.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 87.4 | 33.0 | +54.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,993.5 | 1,141.4 | +852.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 91.8 | 86.9 | +4.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Keene or Nashua safer?
Nashua is safer with a total crime rate of 1,424 per 100K vs 2,352 for Keene — a 39% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Keene has a violent crime rate of 179.2 per 100K while Nashua has 162.8. Nashua has lower violent crime.
About Keene, NH
Keene, NH, a Monadnock Region city, is known for its annual Pumpkin Festival. Its population of roughly 23,000 residents is primarily of European descent. With a safety score of 31/100 and a population coverage of 22,874, Keene has a total crime rate of 2,352.0 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.