The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 03261, NH: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$1.34 million

Cost of Crime™ for 03261, NH

In 2025, crime will cost $775 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 03261 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 03261, NH Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 03261 ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of zip codes but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to 03261's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 03261 is 17.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 03261 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 03261 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 51 in the north areas to 1 in 69 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 03261, NH see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 03261, NH

The total projected cost of crime in 03261 for 2025 is $1,337,136. This translates to approximately $268 per resident and $775 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in 03261. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 03261 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

03261, NH:	$268
03801, NH:	$412
03053, NH:	$202
New Hampshire:	$271
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 03261 is $268 per year, which is $196 less than the national average and $3 less than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 03261:

In 03801, NH, crime costs $412 per person, which is $144 more than in 03261.
In 03053, NH, crime costs $202 per person, which is $66 less than in 03261

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 03261 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 03261	Cost per 03261 Resident
Murder	$360,796	$72
Rape/Sexual Assault	$232,009	$47
Robbery	$22,853	$5
Assault	$157,525	$32
Kidnapping	$38,916	$8
Vehicle Theft	$18,249	$4
Burglary	$38,627	$8
Theft	$158,321	$32
Arson	$10,928	$2
Vandalism	$180,768	$36
Animal Cruelty	$4,413	$1
Drug Crimes	$99,168	$20
Identity Theft	$14,561	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$1,337,136	$268

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 03261, 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 03261 totals $3,551,884 ($712 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,889,019 ($981 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 03261 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 central 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 03261 has 1, have the same problem. Of 03261’s 4,986 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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03261 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 03261 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.100
Robbery	0.1457
Rape	0.7674
Murder	0.0385
Total Violent Crime	2.052 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.131
Vehicle Theft	0.2364
Burglary	0.8541
Arson	0.0908
Total Property Crime	7.312 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1287
Drug Crimes	2.689
Vandalism	5.075
Identity Theft	0.3773
Animal Cruelty	0.1197
Total "Other" Rate	8.389 (C+)

Individual 03261 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 03261 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 03261.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
03291, NH	A	A+	A+
03884, NH	A-	A+	A-
03037, NH	A+	A+	A+
03234, NH	A-	A+	A
03290, NH	A	A+	A+
03263, NH	B+	A	A-
03825, NH	A	A+	A+
03218, NH	A-	A+	A
03258, NH	B	A	B+
03225, NH	A-	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

03261 is lower 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
98844, WA	D	D-	D-
27891, NC	D-	D-	D-
29470, SC	C-	C	C
33043, FL	A+	B+	B+
36088, AL	F	F	F
38619, MS	C	B	B
49454, MI	B+	B-	B-
70085, LA	C	C-	C-
08525, NJ	A	A	A
74855, OK	C-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, 03261 is safer 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 03261, NH average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 03261 schools on SchoolGrade

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