Somersworth, NH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Somersworth Police Department serves the city of Somersworth, NH in Strafford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 673 violent crimes and 1,550 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.6 per 100k residents, which is 23.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 155.0 per 100k, 5.3% below 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 BAnnual Rate81.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents673 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate155.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,550 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate130.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,404 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.6 | B | 673 | 106.2 | -23.2% |
| Property Crime | 155.0 | C | 1550 | 163.6 | -5.3% |
| Rape | 8.2 | F | 43 | 3.5 | +130.7% |
| Robbery | 16.3 | F | 21 | 5.8 | +180.5% |
| Larceny | 130.5 | C | 1404 | 116.4 | +12.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.5 | C | 69 | 22.2 | +10.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 0 miles | B 93.7 | A 20.8 | Violent: 14.9% higher Property: 86.6% lower |
| Durham | 0 miles | A 28.7 | A 21.5 | Violent: 64.9% lower Property: 86.1% lower |
| Madbury | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Middleton | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 53.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 65.3% lower |
| New Durham | 0 miles | A 35.9 | A 35.9 | Violent: 56.0% lower Property: 76.8% lower |