Salem, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Salem Police Department serves the city of Salem, NH in Rockingham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,356 violent crimes and 2,065 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.5 per 100k residents, which is 57.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 175.3 per 100k, 7.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate45.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,356 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate175.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,065 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate165.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,876 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.5 | A | 1356 | 106.2 | -57.2% |
| Property Crime | 175.3 | C | 2065 | 163.6 | +7.2% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 36 | 3.5 | -8.1% |
| Burglary | 3.3 | A | 85 | 24.0 | -86.5% |
| Larceny | 165.6 | D | 1876 | 116.4 | +42.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 97 | 22.2 | -70.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaistow | 8 miles | A 50.8 | A 76.3 | Violent: 11.8% higher Property: 56.5% lower |
| Hudson | 9 miles | B 74.0 | A 50.6 | Violent: 62.8% higher Property: 71.1% lower |
| Londonderry | 10 miles | A 63.3 | A 41.0 | Violent: 39.2% higher Property: 76.6% lower |
| Derry | 10 miles | C 122.0 | A 81.3 | Violent: 168.4% higher Property: 53.6% lower |
| Chester | 13 miles | A 56.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 23.5% higher Property: N/A |