Peterborough, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Peterborough Police Department serves the city of Peterborough, NH in Hillsborough County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 311 violent crimes and 238 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.9 per 100k residents, which is 56.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 30.6 per 100k, 81.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. 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 Rate45.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents311 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate30.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.9 | A | 311 | 106.2 | -56.8% |
| Property Crime | 30.6 | A | 238 | 163.6 | -81.3% |
| Burglary | 15.3 | A | 23 | 24.0 | -36.3% |
| Larceny | 15.3 | A | 196 | 116.4 | -86.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | 0 miles | A 33.4 | B 108.6 | Violent: 27.2% lower Property: 255.0% higher |
| Antrim | 0 miles | D 148.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 222.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Bennington | 0 miles | A 66.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 44.1% higher 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: 12.8% higher Property: N/A |