Gilford, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gilford Police Department serves the city of Gilford, NH in Belknap County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 503 violent crimes and 533 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.1 per 100k residents, which is 40.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 138.8 per 100k, 15.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate63.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents503 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate138.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents533 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents460 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.1 | A | 503 | 106.2 | -40.6% |
| Property Crime | 138.8 | B | 533 | 163.6 | -15.2% |
| Rape | 12.6 | F | 19 | 3.5 | +256.8% |
| Larceny | 100.9 | B | 460 | 116.4 | -13.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 37.9 | F | 25 | 22.2 | +70.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | 3 miles | A 65.8 | A 49.3 | Violent: 4.2% higher Property: 64.5% lower |
| Belmont | 3 miles | A 40.2 | A 67.0 | Violent: 36.3% lower Property: 51.7% lower |
| Center Harbor | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Gilmanton | 3 miles | A 24.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 60.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Laconia | 3 miles | F 250.4 | C 180.5 | Violent: 297.0% higher Property: 30.1% higher |