Dover, NH Crime


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Dover, New Hampshire has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest statistics, the average violent crime rate in Dover is 8.9, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Dover are less likely to experience violent crimes such as robbery, assault, and murder. However, property crime is slightly higher in Dover at 24, compared to the national average of 35.4. This may include crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite these numbers, Dover remains a relatively safe and peaceful community, making it an attractive place to live and visit.

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

Dover violent crime is 8.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Dover property crime is 24.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Dover, NH Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Rollinsford, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Madbury, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Somersworth, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Durham, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Eliot, ME  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Somersworth, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Durham, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Rochester, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Portsmouth, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102019
Exeter, NH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Reviews for Dover
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I love Dover New Hampshire.I was born in Dover and grew up there.I moved in 2004 to Tennessee.I have been home sick ever since for Dover.I am now searching for a place  More

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Over 17 years ago

The area is well situated for many day trips (Portland, Me, Boston, Ma, Concord NH and the white mountains) Negatives are weather (winters mainly because fall is  More

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Over 19 years ago

Dover, NH, is a terrific place to live. Quite, great seasonal weather, gorgeous autumns, extremely scenic. Short on culture, but 15 minutes to Portsmouth, little over  More

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