Newport, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newport Police Department serves the city of Newport, NH in Sullivan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 626 violent crimes and 441 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 169.5 per 100k residents, which is 59.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 77.0 per 100k, 52.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 DAnnual Rate169.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents626 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate77.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents441 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 169.5 | D | 626 | 106.2 | +59.6% |
| Property Crime | 77.0 | A | 441 | 163.6 | -52.9% |
| Larceny | 61.6 | A | 357 | 116.4 | -47.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.4 | B | 39 | 22.2 | -30.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown | 2 miles | A 40.3 | A 20.2 | Violent: 76.2% lower Property: 73.8% lower |
| Goshen | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Grantham | 2 miles | A 28.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 83.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Langdon | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Plainfield | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |