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Is Lebanon, New Hampshire Safe?

Population 15,481 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lebanon is a smaller community of 15,481 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 197.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,131 per 100K.

Lebanon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLebanonNew Hampshire AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.9288.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1641.31921.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate1131.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate368.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

197.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

334/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1641/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lebanon

Violent crime in Lebanon is close to the national average. The rate of 333.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1641.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,131 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lebanon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary226
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,131
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft368
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lebanon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lebanon
333.9
State
288.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lebanon
1641.3
State
1921.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lebanon Safety

Is Lebanon safe?
It depends on where in Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
197.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1641.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lebanon safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lebanon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lebanon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lebanon?
No. Crime in Lebanon has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Lebanon compare to other cities in New Hampshire?
Middle of the pack for New Hampshire. Lebanon isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 51th percentile among New Hampshire cities.
How safe is Lebanon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lebanon?
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 Lebanon?
333.9 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (55), 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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