Dover, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dover Police Department serves the city of Dover, NH in Strafford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 853 violent crimes and 1,706 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.6 per 100k residents, which is 63.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.3 per 100k, 58.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents853 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,706 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,485 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.6 | A | 853 | 106.2 | -63.7% |
| Property Crime | 68.3 | A | 1706 | 163.6 | -58.3% |
| Burglary | 14.8 | A | 131 | 24.0 | -38.2% |
| Larceny | 50.5 | A | 1485 | 116.4 | -56.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.0 | A | 81 | 22.2 | -86.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollinsford | 4 miles | A 37.7 | A 75.4 | Violent: 2.3% lower Property: 10.5% higher |
| Newington | 7 miles | C 121.5 | F 850.5 | Violent: 214.9% higher Property: 1145.9% higher |
| Lee | 9 miles | A 64.8 | A 21.6 | Violent: 67.9% higher Property: 68.4% lower |
| Newmarket | 9 miles | A 53.2 | A 63.8 | Violent: 37.9% higher Property: 6.5% lower |
| Barrington | 11 miles | B 93.7 | A 20.8 | Violent: 142.9% higher Property: 69.5% lower |