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Is Concord, New Hampshire Safe?

Population 44,597 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Concord has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 264.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,566 per 100K.

Concord Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricConcordNew Hampshire AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate338.3288.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2310.81921.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate212.0--268.2
Theft Rate1566.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate477.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

264.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

338/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2311/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Concord

Violent crime in Concord is close to the national average. The rate of 338.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2310.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,566 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Concord Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault212
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary280
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,566
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft477
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Concord Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Concord
338.3
State
288.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Concord
2310.8
State
1921.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Concord Safety

Is Concord safe?
Not especially. Concord earns a D with a crime rate of 264.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Concord?
264.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 338.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2310.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Concord safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Concord's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,566 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Concord?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Concord generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Concord police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Concord?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Concord's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Concord compare to other cities in New Hampshire?
Below average for the state. Concord ranks behind about 79% of New Hampshire cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Concord to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Concord?
Bad. A D grade and 264.9 per-thousand rate put Concord below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 338 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Concord?
338.3 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (212), robbery (48), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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