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Safest Cities in New Hampshire — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 11 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Portsmouth is the safest city in New Hampshire with a crime rate of 17 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Laconia (18.3/1K) and Keene (18.5/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 11 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
20.6per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
332per 100K
Avg Property Crime
1727per 100K

All 11 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Portsmouth
B
17
2Laconia
B
18.3
3Keene
B
18.5
4Lebanon
B
18.6
5Rochester
B-
19.3
6Dover
B-
19.9
7Manchester
B-
21
8Claremont
B-
22
9Somersworth
C+
23.1
10Concord
C+
24.2
11Nashua
C+
24.7

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in New Hampshire (2027)

1
C+
Nashua24.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 340/100K
2
C+
Concord24.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 366/100K
3
C+
Somersworth23.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 312/100K
4
B-
Claremont22/1K · Moderate · Violent: 291/100K
5
B-
Manchester21/1K · Moderate · Violent: 319/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in New Hampshire in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Portsmouth is the safest city in New Hampshire with a crime rate of 17 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 66% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in New Hampshire for 2027?
The safest cities in New Hampshire for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Portsmouth, Laconia, Keene, Lebanon, Rochester, Dover, Manchester, Claremont, Somersworth, Concord. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in New Hampshire in 2027?
Nashua has the highest crime rate in New Hampshire at 24.7 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are New Hampshire 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is New Hampshire safe to live in 2027?
New Hampshire is safer than average for violent crime at 332 per 100K (national: 363.8). The safest city is Portsmouth with a B grade.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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