Laconia, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Laconia Police Department serves the city of Laconia, NH in Belknap County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,443 violent crimes and 2,386 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 250.4 per 100k residents, which is 135.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 180.5 per 100k, 10.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 FAnnual Rate250.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,443 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate180.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,386 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate174.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,145 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 250.4 | F | 2443 | 106.2 | +135.8% |
| Property Crime | 180.5 | C | 2386 | 163.6 | +10.4% |
| Rape | 5.8 | F | 75 | 3.5 | +64.6% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 27 | 5.8 | +0.0% |
| Burglary | 5.8 | A | 108 | 24.0 | -75.8% |
| Larceny | 174.7 | D | 2145 | 116.4 | +50.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | 0 miles | A 65.8 | A 49.3 | Violent: 73.7% lower Property: 72.7% lower |
| Belmont | 0 miles | A 40.2 | A 67.0 | Violent: 84.0% lower Property: 62.9% lower |
| Center Harbor | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Gilmanton | 0 miles | A 24.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 90.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Meredith | 0 miles | A 44.1 | A 14.7 | Violent: 82.4% lower Property: 91.9% lower |