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

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Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$265,833

Cost of Crime™ for Lempster, NH

In 2025, crime will cost $591 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Lempster ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 82% of cities but less safe than 18%. This analysis applies only to Lempster's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lempster is 14.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lempster Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lempster varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 65 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 69 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Lempster, NH see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lempster, NH

The total projected cost of crime in Lempster for 2025 is $265,833. This translates to approximately $206 per resident and $591 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Lempster. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 20.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.7%

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

Lempster, NH:	$206
Littleton, NH:	$584
East Kingston, NH:	$158
New Hampshire:	$271
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lempster is $206 per year, which is $258 less than the national average and $65 less than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lempster:

In Littleton, NH, crime costs $584 per person, which is $378 more than in Lempster.
In East Kingston, NH, crime costs $158 per person, which is $48 less than in Lempster

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lempster	Cost per Lempster Resident
Murder	$42,931	$33
Rape/Sexual Assault	$59,217	$46
Robbery	$6,296	$5
Assault	$15,587	$12
Kidnapping	$21,406	$17
Vehicle Theft	$4,662	$4
Burglary	$10,503	$8
Theft	$26,688	$21
Arson	$3,107	$2
Vandalism	$38,547	$30
Animal Cruelty	$1,298	$1
Drug Crimes	$27,974	$22
Identity Theft	$7,616	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$265,833	$206

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lempster, 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 Lempster totals $575,982 ($447 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $841,815 ($653 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 Lempster 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 have the same problem. Of Lempster’s 1,289 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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Lempster 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 Lempster residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4211
Robbery	0.1553
Rape	0.7577
Murder	0.0177
Total Violent Crime	1.352 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.998
Vehicle Theft	0.2336
Burglary	0.8984
Arson	0.0998
Total Property Crime	5.230 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2739
Drug Crimes	2.934
Vandalism	4.186
Identity Theft	0.7634
Animal Cruelty	0.1362
Total "Other" Rate	8.293 (C+)

Individual Lempster Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
East Unity, NH	A-	A	A+
South Acworth, NH	B+	A+	A-
Acworth, NH	B+	A+	A-
Goshen, NH	A-	A	A-
Quaker City, NH	A-	A+	A
Washington, NH	B+	A+	A+
West Unity, NH	A	A+	A+
Marlow, NH	B+	A	A+
Mount Sunapee, NH	B	A+	B
Newport, NH	C	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lempster 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
Elgin, NE	D	C+	C+
Tyrrell, OH	B+	B	B
Tyrone, OK	D+	D	D
Truro, IA	A	A+	A+
Grafton, IL	B-	A+	A+
Garber, OK	C	C	C
Eolia, MO	C	D	D
Ellport, PA	A-	A-	A-
Elizabethtown, NY	B	D-	D-
Unityville, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Lempster 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 Lempster, NH average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lempster schools on SchoolGrade

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