Is Laconia or Nashua Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Nashua is safer than Laconia (Safety Score 59/100 vs 25/100), with a total crime rate of 1,424 per 100,000 versus 2,678 for Laconia — 47% lower. Laconia has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Nashua has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Nashua is 5.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Laconia — 5-Year Trend
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Laconia, NH
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Laconia | Nashua | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,677.6 | 1,424.1 | +1,253.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 145.2 | 162.8 | -17.5 |
| Murder Rate | 5.8 | 0.0 | +5.8 |
| Rape Rate | 63.9 | 53.9 | +10.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 46.5 | 14.3 | +32.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 29.0 | 92.4 | -63.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,532.4 | 1,261.3 | +1,271.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 69.7 | 33.0 | +36.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,317.5 | 1,141.4 | +1,176.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 145.2 | 86.9 | +58.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laconia or Nashua safer?
Nashua is safer with a total crime rate of 1,424 per 100K vs 2,678 for Laconia — a 47% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Laconia has a violent crime rate of 145.2 per 100K while Nashua has 162.8. Laconia has lower violent crime.
About Laconia, NH
Laconia, NH, once a bustling mill town known for its knitting mills, sits between Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Winnisquam. This Belknap County city, with a population around 17,000, hosts Motorcycle Week annually. With a safety score of 25/100 and a population coverage of 17,217, Laconia has a total crime rate of 2,677.6 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.