Exeter, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Exeter Police Department serves the city of Exeter, NH in Rockingham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 740 violent crimes and 477 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.4 per 100k residents, which is 13.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.1 per 100k, 73.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate92.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents740 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents477 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.4 | B | 740 | 106.2 | -13.0% |
| Property Crime | 43.1 | A | 477 | 163.6 | -73.6% |
| Larceny | 37.0 | A | 413 | 116.4 | -68.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.2 | A | 34 | 22.2 | -72.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Auburn | 0 miles | A 16.1 | A 48.4 | Violent: 82.5% lower Property: 12.3% higher |
| Candia | 0 miles | A 47.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 48.6% lower Property: N/A |
| Danville | 0 miles | A 65.5 | A 43.7 | Violent: 29.1% lower Property: 1.3% higher |
| Deerfield | 0 miles | A 20.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 78.4% lower Property: N/A |