New Hampshire Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 769,808 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
New Hampshire Crime Overview
In 2024, New Hampshire reported a total crime rate of 1,292.0 per 100,000 residents — 53% below the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks New Hampshire #3 out of 50 states (safest first).
Compared to the previous year, New Hampshire's crime rate increased by 4.1%, with violent crime down 6.1%.
Within the state, Windham is the safest city (crime rate: 241), while Somersworth has the highest rate (2,706).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1,025 | 133.2 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 9 | 1.2 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 288 | 37.4 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 156 | 20.3 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 567 | 73.7 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 8,921 | 1,158.9 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 395 | 51.3 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 7,906 | 1,027.0 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 620 | 80.5 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in New Hampshire by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windham | 16,158 | 241.4 | 18.6 | 95/100 |
| 2 | Durham | 14,718 | 265.0 | 40.8 | 95/100 |
| 3 | Merrimack | 29,650 | 344.0 | 0.0 | 93/100 |
| 4 | Raymond | 11,056 | 361.8 | 54.3 | 93/100 |
| 5 | Hanover | 12,421 | 450.9 | 0.0 | 91/100 |
| 6 | Milford | 16,517 | 484.4 | 36.3 | 91/100 |
| 7 | Londonderry | 26,974 | 485.7 | 40.8 | 91/100 |
| 8 | Goffstown | 18,517 | 496.8 | 37.8 | 90/100 |
| 9 | Pelham | 14,606 | 540.9 | 34.2 | 90/100 |
| 10 | Exeter | 16,203 | 580.1 | 37.0 | 89/100 |
| 11 | Hooksett | 15,454 | 640.6 | 71.2 | 88/100 |
| 12 | Derry | 34,207 | 827.3 | 108.2 | 84/100 |
| 13 | Dover | 33,696 | 833.9 | 47.5 | 84/100 |
| 14 | Hampton | 16,477 | 843.6 | 103.2 | 84/100 |
| 15 | Bedford | 23,893 | 870.6 | 8.4 | 84/100 |
| 16 | Amherst | 11,922 | 939.4 | 8.4 | 82/100 |
| 17 | Rochester | 33,831 | 1,220.8 | 76.9 | 77/100 |
| 18 | Hudson | 25,672 | 1,258.2 | 74.0 | 77/100 |
| 19 | Concord | 44,827 | 1,409.9 | 180.7 | 74/100 |
| 20 | Nashua | 90,938 | 1,424.1 | 162.8 | 74/100 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 22,969 | 1,475.9 | 191.6 | 73/100 |
| 22 | Lebanon | 15,709 | 1,699.7 | 95.5 | 69/100 |
| 23 | Manchester | 115,464 | 1,985.0 | 336.9 | 63/100 |
| 24 | Claremont | 13,165 | 2,066.1 | 197.5 | 62/100 |
| 25 | Salem | 31,962 | 2,074.3 | 106.4 | 62/100 |
| 26 | Conway | 10,441 | 2,346.5 | 201.1 | 57/100 |
| 27 | Keene | 22,874 | 2,352.0 | 179.2 | 57/100 |
| 28 | Laconia | 17,217 | 2,677.6 | 145.2 | 51/100 |
| 29 | Somersworth | 12,270 | 2,705.8 | 179.3 | 50/100 |
New Hampshire Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 769,808 | 1,292.0 | 133.2 | 1,158.9 |
| 2023 | 680,382 | 1,240.6 | 141.8 | 1,098.8 |
| 2022 | 762,011 | 1,469.1 | 158.7 | 1,310.5 |
| 2021 | 753,544 | 1,478.6 | 165.2 | 1,313.4 |
| 2020 | 756,274 | 1,527.6 | 181.4 | 1,346.2 |
| 2019 | 740,682 | 1,667.8 | 193.9 | 1,473.9 |
New Hampshire vs Neighboring States
How does New Hampshire's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1,292.0 | 133.2 | 1,158.9 | — |
| Massachusetts | 1,398.7 | 312.0 | 1,086.7 | +8.3% |
| Maine | 1,987.5 | 153.9 | 1,833.6 | +53.8% |
| Vermont | 3,454.9 | 334.2 | 3,120.7 | +167.4% |
Among neighboring states, Massachusetts has the lowest crime rate (1,399 per 100K). Vermont has the highest (3,455 per 100K).