The crime rate in Salem, NH is lower than the national average for both violent and property crimes. Specifically, the violent crime rate in Salem is 13.9 per 1,000 people while the national average is 22.7 per 1,000 people. Similarly, the property crime rate in Salem is 34.9 per 1,000 people while the national average is 35.4 per 1,000 people. This means that overall Salem is a relatively safe city with a lower crime rate than most cities in America.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Salem violent crime is 13.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Salem property crime is 34.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.