2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Keene, NH vs Meriden, CT

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- Meriden has 16% more violent crime than Keene.
- Meriden has 29% less property crime than Keene.
 Keene, NHMeriden, CTUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock1822.7
 Property Crime49.9  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Keene    2 Reviews

Live free or die...trying. Cute town with very little violent crime but the cost of living is ridiculous for what you get! Forget ever owning a home unless you are  More

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Here is a quick run down of the pros and cons of Keene, NH from a native. Pros -Small City feel with quaint downtown and a generally safe area. -For its small size  More

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Reviews for Meriden    14 Reviews

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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Over 10 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

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Over 12 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Keene, New HampshireCrime Index
 North Walpole, NH16.2
 West Swanzey, NH19.7
 Keene, NH32.5

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