Keene, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Keene Police Department serves the city of Keene, NH in Cheshire County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,761 violent crimes and 2,331 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.2 per 100k residents, which is 8.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 181.1 per 100k, 10.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 CAnnual Rate97.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,761 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate181.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,331 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate172.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,095 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 97.2 | C | 1761 | 106.2 | -8.5% |
| Property Crime | 181.1 | C | 2331 | 163.6 | +10.7% |
| Rape | 4.4 | D | 84 | 3.5 | +25.0% |
| Robbery | 4.4 | B | 44 | 5.8 | -24.0% |
| Burglary | 4.4 | A | 141 | 24.0 | -81.6% |
| Larceny | 172.3 | D | 2095 | 116.4 | +48.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.4 | A | 87 | 22.2 | -80.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alstead | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Chesterfield | 1 miles | B 81.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 15.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Dublin | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Fitzwilliam | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Harrisville | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |