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Is Laconia, New Hampshire Safe?

Population 17,246 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,246, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Laconia earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,283 per 100K.

Laconia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLaconiaNew Hampshire AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate269.4288.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1663.41921.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1283.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate357.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

193.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

269/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1663/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Laconia

Violent crime in Laconia is below the national average. The rate of 269.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1663.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,283 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Laconia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary195
072% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,283
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft357
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Laconia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laconia
269.4
State
288.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laconia
1663.4
State
1921.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Laconia Safety

Is Laconia safe?
It depends on where in Laconia you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Laconia?
193.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 269.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1663.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Laconia safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Laconia 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 Laconia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Laconia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Laconia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Laconia?
No. Crime in Laconia has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Laconia compare to other cities in New Hampshire?
Middle of the pack for New Hampshire. Laconia isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among New Hampshire cities.
How safe is Laconia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Laconia?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Laconia?
269.4 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (35), and murder (4.0) 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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