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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$58,039

Cost of Crime™ for Mount Sunapee, NH

In 2025, crime will cost $704 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Mount Sunapee ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Mount Sunapee's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mount Sunapee is 18.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mount Sunapee, NH

The total projected cost of crime in Mount Sunapee for 2025 is $58,039. This translates to approximately $248 per resident and $704 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Mount Sunapee. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mount Sunapee Compared to Other Cities?

Mount Sunapee, NH:	$248
Littleton, NH:	$584
East Kingston, NH:	$158
New Hampshire:	$271
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mount Sunapee is $248 per year, which is $216 less than the national average and $23 less than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mount Sunapee:

In Littleton, NH, crime costs $584 per person, which is $336 more than in Mount Sunapee.
In East Kingston, NH, crime costs $158 per person, which is $90 less than in Mount Sunapee

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mount Sunapee	Cost per Mount Sunapee Resident
Murder	$16,361	$70
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,976	$47
Robbery	$1,606	$7
Assault	$2,569	$11
Kidnapping	$1,534	$7
Vehicle Theft	$597	$3
Burglary	$970	$4
Theft	$11,470	$49
Arson	$502	$2
Vandalism	$7,353	$31
Animal Cruelty	$155	$1
Drug Crimes	$2,572	$11
Identity Theft	$1,372	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$58,039	$248

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mount Sunapee, 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 Mount Sunapee totals $162,448 ($694 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $220,487 ($942 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 Mount Sunapee 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 Mount Sunapee’s 234 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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Mount Sunapee 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 Mount Sunapee residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3823
Robbery	0.2182
Rape	0.7736
Murder	0.0372
Total Violent Crime	1.411 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.465
Vehicle Theft	0.1648
Burglary	0.4573
Arson	0.0888
Total Property Crime	10.18 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1081
Drug Crimes	1.486
Vandalism	4.399
Identity Theft	0.7578
Animal Cruelty	0.0896
Total "Other" Rate	6.840 (B-)

Individual Mount Sunapee Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Newbury, NH	B+	A	B
Goshen, NH	A-	A	A-
Sunapee, NH	C+	A-	B
Bradford Center, NH	B	A+	A-
Guild, NH	C-	A-	C
Sutton, NH	A	A	A
South Sutton, NH	A	A	A
Newport, NH	C	A-	B-
Wendell, NH	B-	A	A-
East Unity, NH	A-	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mount Sunapee 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
Spivey, KS	C-	D-	D-
Industrial, MS	A+	A+	A+
Inglenook, PA	B+	B	B
Institute, NC	A-	B	B
Irving College, TN	C-	D	D
South Randolph, WI	C+	F	F
Spangler, PA	A-	B-	B-
Sparks, NE	D-	D+	D+
Spartanburg, IN	B+	B-	B-
Speedsville, NY	A	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Mount Sunapee 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 Mount Sunapee, NH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 53% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Mount Sunapee schools on SchoolGrade

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