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Is Keene, New Hampshire Safe?

Population 23,072 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Keene is a smaller community of 23,072 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 198.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 977 per 100K.

Keene Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKeeneNew Hampshire AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.1288.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1602.61921.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate977.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1603/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Keene

Violent crime in Keene is close to the national average. The rate of 386.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1602.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 977 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Keene Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft977
070% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Keene Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Keene
386.1
State
288.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Keene
1602.6
State
1921.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Keene Safety

Is Keene safe?
It depends on where in Keene you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Keene?
198.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1602.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Keene safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Keene has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Keene?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Keene generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Keene police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Keene?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Keene's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Keene compare to other cities in New Hampshire?
Middle of the pack for New Hampshire. Keene isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 49th percentile among New Hampshire cities.
How safe is Keene to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Keene?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Keene?
386.1 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (65), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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