Meredith, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Meredith Police Department serves the city of Meredith, NH in Belknap County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 245 violent crimes and 375 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.1 per 100k residents, which is 58.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 14.7 per 100k, 91.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate44.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.1 | A | 245 | 106.2 | -58.5% |
| Property Crime | 14.7 | A | 375 | 163.6 | -91.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.4 | D | 31 | 22.3 | +32.1% |
| Larceny | 14.7 | A | 279 | 116.4 | -87.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | 0 miles | A 65.8 | A 49.3 | Violent: 49.1% higher Property: 235.4% higher |
| Belmont | 0 miles | A 40.2 | A 67.0 | Violent: 8.9% lower Property: 355.6% higher |
| Center Harbor | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Gilmanton | 0 miles | A 24.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 44.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Laconia | 0 miles | F 250.4 | C 180.5 | Violent: 467.8% higher Property: 1128.2% higher |