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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$268,121

Cost of Crime™ for Bath, NH

In 2025, crime will cost $654 per household.

More cost data

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Bath ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Bath's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bath is 17.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bath Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bath varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 56 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Bath, NH see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bath, NH

The total projected cost of crime in Bath for 2025 is $268,121. This translates to approximately $265 per resident and $654 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Bath. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bath Compared to Other Cities?

Bath, NH:	$265
Littleton, NH:	$584
East Kingston, NH:	$158
New Hampshire:	$271
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bath is $265 per year, which is $199 less than the national average and $5 less than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bath:

In Littleton, NH, crime costs $584 per person, which is $318 more than in Bath.
In East Kingston, NH, crime costs $158 per person, which is $108 less than in Bath

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bath	Cost per Bath Resident
Murder	$65,904	$65
Rape/Sexual Assault	$46,398	$46
Robbery	$5,877	$6
Assault	$25,728	$25
Kidnapping	$12,351	$12
Vehicle Theft	$4,197	$4
Burglary	$10,221	$10
Theft	$16,954	$17
Arson	$2,126	$2
Vandalism	$36,459	$36
Animal Cruelty	$1,516	$2
Drug Crimes	$21,082	$21
Identity Theft	$19,308	$19
Total Cost of Crime	$268,121	$265

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bath, 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 Bath totals $668,400 ($662 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $936,521 ($927 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 Bath 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 city has few 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 Bath has 1, have the same problem. Of Bath’s 1,010 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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Bath 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 Bath residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8870
Robbery	0.1850
Rape	0.7576
Murder	0.0347
Total Violent Crime	1.864 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.241
Vehicle Theft	0.2683
Burglary	1.116
Arson	0.0872
Total Property Crime	4.712 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2017
Drug Crimes	2.822
Vandalism	5.053
Identity Theft	2.470
Animal Cruelty	0.2029
Total "Other" Rate	10.75 (D+)

Individual Bath Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Bath is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bath.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Swiftwater, NH	B+	A-	A+
Woodsville, NH	C	C+	B-
Mountain Lakes, NH	B+	A-	A
Wells River, VT	A+	A+	A
Lisbon, NH	C-	B	C
North Haverhill, NH	C+	B-	B
Lyman, NH	B+	B+	A+
East Ryegate, VT	A-	A	B
Monroe, NH	B	B	A+
Newbury, VT	A+	A	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bath is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Eagle Lake, ME	A	A+	A+
Rosston, AR	D	F	F
Buckner, LA	D	D-	D-
Massee, GA	B	B-	B-
Stockton, GA	B+	C	C
Ridgeland, WI	C	A-	A-
Calvert, KS	D	C	C
Rush, CO	D-	C+	C+
Pecks Mill, WV	C+	C-	C-
Elma, IA	A-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Bath 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 Bath, NH average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Bath schools on SchoolGrade

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