The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 03246, NH: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	D+

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$5.77 million

Cost of Crime™ for 03246, NH

In 2025, crime will cost $794 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 03246 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 03246, NH Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US zip. 03246 ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of zip codes but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to 03246's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 03246 is 25.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 03246 Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 03246 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 26 in the east areas to 1 in 61 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of 03246, NH see the most incidents - about 79 per year. In contrast, the north part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 15 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 03246, NH

The total projected cost of crime in 03246 for 2025 is $5,765,077. This translates to approximately $332 per resident and $794 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in 03246. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 03246 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

03246, NH:	$332
03801, NH:	$412
03053, NH:	$202
New Hampshire:	$271
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 03246 is $332 per year, which is $132 less than the national average and $62 more than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 03246:

In 03801, NH, crime costs $412 per person, which is $80 more than in 03246.
In 03053, NH, crime costs $202 per person, which is $131 less than in 03246

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 03246 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 03246	Cost per 03246 Resident
Murder	$1.60 million	$92
Rape/Sexual Assault	$775,732	$45
Robbery	$88,551	$5
Assault	$430,169	$25
Kidnapping	$184,125	$11
Vehicle Theft	$118,968	$7
Burglary	$94,285	$5
Theft	$953,954	$55
Arson	$44,093	$3
Vandalism	$633,774	$37
Animal Cruelty	$27,255	$2
Drug Crimes	$550,161	$32
Identity Theft	$265,726	$15
Total Cost of Crime	$5,765,077	$332

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 03246, NH

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 03246 totals $14,447,128 ($833 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,212,205 ($1,166 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 03246 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 03246 has 9, have the same problem. Of 03246’s 17,340 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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03246 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 03246 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8638
Robbery	0.1624
Rape	0.7378
Murder	0.0490
Total Violent Crime	1.813 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.62
Vehicle Theft	0.4431
Burglary	0.5995
Arson	0.1053
Total Property Crime	11.77 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1751
Drug Crimes	4.289
Vandalism	5.116
Identity Theft	1.980
Animal Cruelty	0.2125
Total "Other" Rate	11.77 (D+)

Individual 03246 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 03246 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 03246.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
03249, NH	A-	A+	B+
03220, NH	B	A	B
03269, NH	A-	A+	A-
03253, NH	B	A	A-
03237, NH	A	A+	A+
03276, NH	B-	A	B
03810, NH	B+	A+	A-
03256, NH	A-	A+	A
03837, NH	A	A+	A+
03235, NH	B-	A	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

03246 is similar versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
63775, MO	C+	C	C
89445, NV	D-	D-	D-
08204, NJ	A-	C+	C+
12589, NY	A	B+	B+
16125, PA	B+	B	B
37377, TN	C	C+	C+
46303, IN	A-	A	A
37771, TN	D+	D+	D+
44833, OH	C	B-	B-
46064, IN	C	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, 03246 is less safe than the New Hampshire state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 03246, NH average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 03246 schools on SchoolGrade

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