Belknap County, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Belknap County in NH is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,716 violent crimes and 5,340 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.0 per 100k residents, which is -23.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.4 per 100k, -62.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate81.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,716 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,340 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents401 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,607 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents301 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.0 | B | 4716 | 106.2 | -23.7% |
| Property Crime | 61.4 | A | 5340 | 163.6 | -62.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 217 | 3.5 | -52.6% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 38 | 5.8 | -90.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.7 | A | 235 | 22.3 | -88.0% |
| Burglary | 0.5 | A | 401 | 24.0 | -97.8% |
| Larceny | 57.4 | A | 4607 | 116.4 | -50.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 301 | 22.2 | -84.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Alton Police Department
Alton, NH
Barnstead Police Department
Barnstead, NH
Belmont Police Department
Belmont, NH
Center Harbor Police Department
Center Harbor, NH
Gilford Police Department
Gilford, NH
Gilmanton Police Department
Gilmanton, NH
Laconia Police Department
Laconia, NH
Meredith Police Department
Meredith, NH
New Hampton Police Department
New Hampton, NH
Sanbornton Police Department
Sanbornton, NH
Tilton Police Department
Tilton, NH