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Is Nashua, New Hampshire Safe?

Population 92,435 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Nashua faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,449 per 100K.

Nashua Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNashuaNew Hampshire AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate295.8288.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2411.21921.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1449.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate341.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

296/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2411/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Nashua

Violent crime in Nashua is below the national average. The rate of 295.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2411.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,449 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Nashua Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary310
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,449
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft341
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Nashua Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nashua
295.8
State
288.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nashua
2411.2
State
1921.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nashua Safety

Is Nashua safe?
Not especially. Nashua earns a D with a crime rate of 270.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Nashua?
270.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 295.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2411.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Nashua safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Nashua's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,449 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Nashua?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Nashua generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Nashua police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Nashua?
No. Crime in Nashua has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Nashua compare to other cities in New Hampshire?
Below average for the state. Nashua ranks behind about 93% of New Hampshire cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Nashua 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 Nashua?
Bad. A D grade and 270.7 per-thousand rate put Nashua below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 296 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Nashua?
295.8 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (62), 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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