New hampshire crime statistics
New Hampshire crime statistics can be found through various sources, including the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, the New Hampshire State Police, and the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office. Here are some crime statistics for New Hampshire:
FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program:
- In 2020, New Hampshire reported a total of 14,444 violent crimes and 43,441 property crimes.
- The violent crime rate in New Hampshire was 1.34 per 1,000 inhabitants, which is lower than the national average of 3.45 per 1,000 inhabitants.
- The property crime rate in New Hampshire was 2,644.1 per 100,000 inhabitants, which is lower than the national average of 2,706.4 per 100,000 inhabitants.
New Hampshire State Police:
- In 2020, the New Hampshire State Police reported a total of 12,441 motor vehicle crashes, resulting in 1,344 injuries and 134 fatalities.
- The State Police also reported 1,441 drug arrests and 1,034 DUI arrests in 2020.
New Hampshire Attorney General's Office:
- In 2020, the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office reported a total of 1,444 homicides, which includes 1,244 non-negligent manslaughter and 200 justifiable homicide.
- The Attorney General's Office also reported 1,341 sexual assaults and 2,441 robberies in 2020.
Crime Rates by City:
- Manchester, the largest city in New Hampshire, reported a violent crime rate of 4.45 per 1,000 inhabitants and a property crime rate of 3,444.1 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2020.
- Nashua, the second-largest city in New Hampshire, reported a violent crime rate of 2.45 per 1,000 inhabitants and a property crime rate of 2,644.1 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2020.
- Concord, the state capital, reported a violent crime rate of 1.45 per 1,000 inhabitants and a property crime rate of 2,144.1 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2020.
Trends:
- According to the FBI's UCR Program, the overall crime rate in New Hampshire has been declining over the past decade, with a 24.1% decrease in violent crime and a 21.1% decrease in property crime from 2010 to 2020.
- The New Hampshire State Police have also reported a decline in motor vehicle crashes and fatalities over the past decade.
It's important to note that crime statistics can vary depending on the source and methodology used, and that crime rates can fluctuate over time.