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Safest Cities in New Hampshire (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Portsmouth is the safest city in New Hampshire with a crime rate of 17 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Laconia (18.3/1K) and Keene (18.5/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 11 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
20.6per 1K
Below National Avg
7of 11 cities
Above National Avg
4of 11 cities

All 11 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Portsmouth
B
17
2Laconia
B
18.3
3Keene
B
18.5
4Lebanon
B
18.6
5Rochester
B-
19.3
6Dover
B-
19.9
7Manchester
B-
21
8Claremont
B-
22
9Somersworth
C+
23.1
10Concord
C+
24.2
11Nashua
C+
24.7

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in New Hampshire

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in New Hampshire. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
C+
Nashua24.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 340/100K
2
C+
Concord24.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 366/100K
3
C+
Somersworth23.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 312/100K
4
B-
Claremont22/1K · Moderate · Violent: 291/100K
5
B-
Manchester21/1K · Moderate · Violent: 319/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in New Hampshire

What is the safest city in New Hampshire?
As of 2026, Portsmouth is the safest city in New Hampshire with a crime rate of 17 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 66% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in New Hampshire?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in New Hampshire based on crime rate are: Portsmouth, Laconia, Keene, Lebanon, Rochester, Dover, Manchester, Claremont, Somersworth, Concord.
What is the most dangerous city in New Hampshire?
Nashua has the highest crime rate in New Hampshire at 24.7 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in New Hampshire?
The average crime rate across 11 tracked cities in New Hampshire is 20.6 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 332 per 100K and property crime averages 1727 per 100K.
Is New Hampshire safe to live in?
New Hampshire is safer than average, with violent crime at 332 per 100K (national: 363.8). 7 of 11 tracked cities have crime rates at or below the national average. The safest is Portsmouth with a B grade.
How many cities are ranked in New Hampshire?
11 cities in New Hampshire are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 7 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for New Hampshire →View all New Hampshire city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

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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