Goffstown, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Goffstown Police Department serves the city of Goffstown, NH in Hillsborough County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 809 violent crimes and 573 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.9 per 100k residents, which is 49.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 37.7 per 100k, 76.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate53.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents809 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate37.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents573 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents489 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.9 | A | 809 | 106.2 | -49.2% |
| Property Crime | 37.7 | A | 573 | 163.6 | -76.9% |
| Rape | 5.4 | D | 37 | 3.5 | +52.4% |
| Larceny | 37.7 | A | 489 | 116.4 | -67.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 4 miles | A 62.9 | A 54.5 | Violent: 16.6% higher Property: 44.3% higher |
| Manchester | 4 miles | D 154.0 | B 141.8 | Violent: 185.5% higher Property: 275.7% higher |
| Hooksett | 6 miles | A 61.4 | A 40.9 | Violent: 13.9% higher Property: 8.5% higher |
| Dunbarton | 8 miles | A 32.0 | A 32.0 | Violent: 40.6% lower Property: 15.1% lower |
| Merrimack | 10 miles | A 16.9 | A 61.0 | Violent: 68.6% lower Property: 61.6% higher |