Strafford County, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Strafford County in NH is served by 15 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,403 violent crimes and 8,491 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.8 per 100k residents, which is 50.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.3 per 100k, 68.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,403 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents304 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents347 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,491 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents809 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,139 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents489 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.8 | A | 6403 | 106.2 | -50.3% |
| Property Crime | 52.3 | A | 8491 | 163.6 | -68.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 304 | 3.5 | -82.3% |
| Robbery | 1.3 | A | 106 | 5.8 | -78.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.0 | A | 347 | 22.3 | -95.4% |
| Burglary | 7.4 | A | 809 | 24.0 | -69.2% |
| Larceny | 41.1 | A | 7139 | 116.4 | -64.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 489 | 22.2 | -82.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Strafford County Sheriff's Office
State Police: Strafford County
Barrington Police Department
Barrington, NH
Dover Police Department
Dover, NH
Durham Police Department
Durham, NH
Farmington Police Department
Farmington, NH
Lee Police Department
Lee, NH
Madbury Police Department
Madbury, NH
Middleton Police Department
Middleton, NH
Milton Police Department
Milton, NH
New Durham Police Department
New Durham, NH
Rochester Police Department
Rochester, NH
Rollinsford Police Department
Rollinsford, NH
Somersworth Police Department
Somersworth, NH
Strafford Police Department
Strafford, NH