Bow, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bow Police Department serves the city of Bow, NH in Merrimack County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 208 violent crimes and 198 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.5 per 100k residents, which is 66.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 23.6 per 100k, 85.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate35.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents208 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.5 | A | 208 | 106.2 | -66.6% |
| Property Crime | 23.6 | A | 198 | 163.6 | -85.5% |
| Larceny | 11.8 | A | 170 | 116.4 | -89.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.8 | A | 17 | 22.2 | -46.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenstown | 0 miles | A 41.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 17.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Andover | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 41.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 73.2% higher |
| Boscawen | 0 miles | A 24.6 | A 49.2 | Violent: 30.7% lower Property: 107.9% higher |
| Bradford | 0 miles | A 57.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 62.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Canterbury | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 40.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 69.7% higher |