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

Crime per Capita in East Wakefield

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in East Wakefield.

 

East Wakefield, NH Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

A
A-
Other Crime Grade
D

$438,025

Cost of Crime™ for East Wakefield, NH

In 2025, crime will cost $693 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. East Wakefield ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to East Wakefield's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Wakefield is 21.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Wakefield Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Wakefield varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of East Wakefield, NH see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Wakefield, NH

The total projected cost of crime in East Wakefield for 2025 is $438,025. This translates to approximately $298 per resident and $693 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in East Wakefield. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Wakefield Compared to Other Cities?

East Wakefield, NH: $298
Littleton, NH: $584
East Kingston, NH: $158
New Hampshire: $271
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Wakefield is $298 per year, which is $166 less than the national average and $28 more than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Wakefield:
  • In Littleton, NH, crime costs $584 per person, which is $285 more than in East Wakefield.
  • In East Kingston, NH, crime costs $158 per person, which is $141 less than in East Wakefield

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Wakefield for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to East Wakefield
Cost per East Wakefield Resident
Murder
$112,424
$77
Rape/Sexual Assault
$63,860
$44
Robbery
$12,855
$9
Assault
$26,994
$18
Kidnapping
$20,062
$14
Vehicle Theft
$5,465
$4
Burglary
$13,860
$9
Theft
$44,441
$30
Arson
$4,404
$3
Vandalism
$63,219
$43
Animal Cruelty
$2,373
$2
Drug Crimes
$34,992
$24
Identity Theft
$33,075
$23
Total Cost of Crime
$438,025
$298

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Wakefield, 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 East Wakefield totals $1,064,213 ($725 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,502,237 ($1,023 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 East Wakefield 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 east part of the city 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 have the same problem. Of East Wakefield’s 1,468 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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East Wakefield 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 East Wakefield residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.6403
Robbery
0.2784
Rape
0.7175
Murder
0.0408
Total Violent Crime
1.677 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.845
Vehicle Theft
0.2404
Burglary
1.041
Arson
0.1242
Total Property Crime
7.251 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2254
Drug Crimes
3.222
Vandalism
6.028
Identity Theft
2.911
Animal Cruelty
0.2185
Total "Other" Rate
12.61 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
A-
B+
A
A+
A
B
A-
B
A+
A+
A+
C+
B+
B+
C+
B
A-
A-
A+
B+
A
A+
B+
A
A+
A+
A
A
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Wakefield 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
D-
C+
C+
B
A+
A+
D+
D+
D+
A
B+
B+
A
A+
A+
A+
A
A
C-
B
B
C-
C
C
B-
A-
A-
B-
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, East Wakefield is as safe as 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 East Wakefield, NH average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See East Wakefield schools on SchoolGrade

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