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

Crime per Capita in Laconia

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

 

Laconia, NH Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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B-
Other Crime Grade
D+

$5.57 million

Cost of Crime™ for Laconia, NH

In 2025, crime will cost $790 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Laconia ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of cities but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Laconia's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Laconia is 24.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Laconia Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Laconia varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Laconia, NH see the most incidents - about 83 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Laconia, NH

The total projected cost of crime in Laconia for 2025 is $5,566,060. This translates to approximately $330 per resident and $790 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Laconia. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Laconia, NH: $330
Littleton, NH: $584
East Kingston, NH: $158
New Hampshire: $271
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Laconia is $330 per year, which is $134 less than the national average and $60 more than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Laconia:
  • In Littleton, NH, crime costs $584 per person, which is $253 more than in Laconia.
  • In East Kingston, NH, crime costs $158 per person, which is $173 less than in Laconia

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Laconia for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Laconia
Cost per Laconia Resident
Murder
$1.55 million
$92
Rape/Sexual Assault
$756,124
$45
Robbery
$85,968
$5
Assault
$426,096
$25
Kidnapping
$180,701
$11
Vehicle Theft
$115,982
$7
Burglary
$92,005
$5
Theft
$908,588
$54
Arson
$42,632
$3
Vandalism
$604,810
$36
Animal Cruelty
$26,338
$2
Drug Crimes
$531,796
$32
Identity Theft
$246,619
$15
Total Cost of Crime
$5,566,060
$330

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Laconia, 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 Laconia totals $14,020,832 ($832 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $19,586,892 ($1,163 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 Laconia 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 south 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, of which Laconia has 9, have the same problem. Of Laconia’s 16,846 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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Laconia 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 Laconia residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8807
Robbery
0.1622
Rape
0.7403
Murder
0.0489
Total Violent Crime
1.832 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.41
Vehicle Theft
0.4446
Burglary
0.6022
Arson
0.1048
Total Property Crime
11.57 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1769
Drug Crimes
4.268
Vandalism
5.026
Identity Theft
1.891
Animal Cruelty
0.2114
Total "Other" Rate
11.57 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Laconia is similar 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
A-
A+
A+
B
B
B
C+
C-
C-
C
C-
C-
A+
A+
A+
B-
B+
B+
C-
C-
C-
D
D-
D-
A+
A+
A+
D-
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Laconia 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 Laconia, NH average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Laconia schools on SchoolGrade

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