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New Hampshire

Scenic Beauty in the Northeast

A Message from the Governor

I am so proud to serve as New Hampshire’s 82nd Governor. Our team is committed to moving our state forward and restoring the value of customer service to state government.

Governor Christopher T. Sununu

Chris Sununu

About New Hampshire

New Hampshire, often referred to as the “Granite State,” is a charming and picturesque state located in the northeastern region of the United States. Known for its natural beauty, rugged landscapes, and a rich history rooted in American independence, New Hampshire offers a blend of outdoor adventures and historic treasures.

New Hampshire’s landscapes are marked by the White Mountains, dense forests, and pristine lakes. The state is renowned for its outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and fishing.

A lake in New Hampshire

Crimes Overview

New Hampshire generally has lower crime rates compared to the national average. The state reports significantly lower rates of murder, assault, robbery, and kidnapping. Burglary and motor vehicle theft are also notably lower.

Vandalism is relatively low, while identity theft and blackmail rates are higher than the national average. However, drug offenses are not a major concern, and weapon law violations are significantly lower in New Hampshire.

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New Hampshire Crime Rates by City

Alexandria

Allenstown

Alstead

Alton

Amherst

Andover

Antrim

Ashland

Atkinson

Auburn

Barnstead

Barrington

Bartlett

Bath

Bedford

Belmont

Bennington

Bethlehem

Bow

Bradford

Brentwood

Bristol

Brookline

Campton

Canaan

Candia

Canterbury

Carroll

Center Harbor

Charlestown

Chester

Chesterfield

Chichester

Colebrook

Concord

Conway

Cornish

Deerfield

Deering

Derry

Dublin

Dunbarton

Durham

East Kingston

Enfield

Epping

Epsom

Exeter

Farmington

Fitzwilliam

Franconia

Franklin

Freedom

Fremont

Gilford

Gilmanton

Goffstown

Gorham

Goshen

Grantham

Greenfield

Greenland

Greenville

Groton

Hampstead

Hampton

Hampton Falls

Hancock

Hanover

Harrisville

Haverhill

Hebron

Henniker

Hinsdale

Holderness

Hollis

Hooksett

Hopkinton

Hudson

Jackson

Jaffrey

Keene

Kensington

Kingston

Laconia

Lancaster

Langdon

Lebanon

Lee

Lincoln

Litchfield

Littleton

Loudon

Lyndeborough

Madison

Manchester

Marlborough

Mason

Meredith

Merrimack

Middleton

Milford

Milton

Mont Vernon

Moultonborough

Nashua

New Boston

Newbury

New Durham

Newfields

New Hampton

Newington

New Ipswich

New London

Newmarket

Newton

Northfield

Northumberland

Northwood

Nottingham

Orford

Ossipee

Pelham

Pembroke

Peterborough

Pittsfield

Plainfield

Plaistow

Plymouth

Portsmouth

Raymond

Rollinsford

Roxbury

Rumney

Rye

Salem

Sanbornton

Sandown

Sandwich

Seabrook

Somersworth

South Hampton

Springfield

Stoddard

Strafford

Stratham

Sunapee

Swanzey

Tamworth

Thornton

Tilton

Troy

Tuftonboro

Wakefield

Walpole

Warner

Warren

Washington

Waterville Valley

Weare

Whitefield

Wilmot

Winchester

Windham

Wolfeboro

Woodstock

Metropolitan Counties

Strafford

Non-Metropolitan Counties

Belknap

Carroll

Cheshire

Grafton

Merrimack

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