Nashua, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Nashua Police Department serves the city of Nashua, NH in Hillsborough County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,353 violent crimes and 4,915 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.5 per 100k residents, which is 9.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 100.9 per 100k, 38.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate96.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,353 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate100.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,915 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,311 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.5 | C | 5353 | 106.2 | -9.1% |
| Property Crime | 100.9 | A | 4915 | 163.6 | -38.3% |
| Rape | 6.6 | F | 293 | 3.5 | +86.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.5 | A | 246 | 22.3 | -75.3% |
| Burglary | 3.3 | A | 272 | 24.0 | -86.3% |
| Larceny | 92.2 | B | 4311 | 116.4 | -20.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.5 | A | 286 | 22.2 | -75.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | 0 miles | A 33.4 | B 108.6 | Violent: 65.4% lower Property: 7.6% higher |
| Antrim | 0 miles | D 148.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 53.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Bennington | 0 miles | A 66.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 31.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Brookline | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Deering | 0 miles | A 51.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 46.4% lower Property: N/A |