Belknap County, located in New Hampshire, experiences lower rates of violent and property crime compared to the rest of the United States. With a violent crime rate of 10.7, well below the national average of 22.7, residents can feel a sense of safety in their community. However, property crime, which includes theft and burglary, remains a concern with a rate of 26.8, slightly lower than the U.S. average of 35.4. This means that while violent crime may be less of a worry in Belknap County, residents still need to take precautions to protect their belongings. Overall, the crime rate in Belknap County is relatively low, but it is important for law enforcement and community members to continue efforts to maintain a safe environment for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Belknap County violent crime is 10.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Belknap County property crime is 26.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Belknap, New Hampshire does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Nashua, New Hampshire. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Nashua, New Hampshire. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.