Pelham, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pelham Police Department serves the city of Pelham, NH in Hillsborough County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 566 violent crimes and 431 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.3 per 100k residents, which is 29.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 27.4 per 100k, 83.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 BAnnual Rate75.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents566 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents431 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents377 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.3 | B | 566 | 106.2 | -29.1% |
| Property Crime | 27.4 | A | 431 | 163.6 | -83.3% |
| Rape | 6.8 | F | 15 | 3.5 | +93.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.7 | A | 23 | 22.3 | -38.4% |
| Burglary | 6.8 | A | 29 | 24.0 | -71.5% |
| Larceny | 20.6 | A | 377 | 116.4 | -82.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | 0 miles | A 33.4 | B 108.6 | Violent: 55.7% lower Property: 296.4% higher |
| Antrim | 0 miles | D 148.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 96.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Bennington | 0 miles | A 66.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 12.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Brookline | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Deering | 0 miles | A 51.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 31.3% lower Property: N/A |