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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$100,781

Cost of Crime™ for North Swanzey, NH

In 2025, crime will cost $710 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. North Swanzey ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to North Swanzey's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in North Swanzey is 20.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Swanzey, NH

The total projected cost of crime in North Swanzey for 2025 is $100,781. This translates to approximately $267 per resident and $710 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in North Swanzey. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Swanzey Compared to Other Cities?

North Swanzey, NH:	$267
Littleton, NH:	$584
East Kingston, NH:	$158
New Hampshire:	$271
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Swanzey is $267 per year, which is $198 less than the national average and $4 less than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Swanzey:

In Littleton, NH, crime costs $584 per person, which is $317 more than in North Swanzey.
In East Kingston, NH, crime costs $158 per person, which is $109 less than in North Swanzey

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to North Swanzey	Cost per North Swanzey Resident
Murder	$23,109	$61
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,183	$45
Robbery	$3,297	$9
Assault	$3,597	$10
Kidnapping	$3,020	$8
Vehicle Theft	$3,519	$9
Burglary	$2,991	$8
Theft	$11,611	$31
Arson	$975	$3
Vandalism	$11,102	$29
Animal Cruelty	$895	$2
Drug Crimes	$13,295	$35
Identity Theft	$6,188	$16
Total Cost of Crime	$100,781	$267

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Swanzey, 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 North Swanzey totals $238,159 ($630 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $338,941 ($897 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 North Swanzey 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 central 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 North Swanzey’s 378 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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North Swanzey 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 North Swanzey residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3314
Robbery	0.2773
Rape	0.7497
Murder	0.0325
Total Violent Crime	1.391 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.931
Vehicle Theft	0.6012
Burglary	0.8723
Arson	0.1068
Total Property Crime	7.512 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1318
Drug Crimes	4.755
Vandalism	4.111
Identity Theft	2.115
Animal Cruelty	0.3199
Total "Other" Rate	11.43 (D+)

Individual North Swanzey Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Swanzey, NH	B+	A+	A-
Keene, NH	D+	A-	C
West Swanzey, NH	A-	A+	A
Marlborough, NH	B+	A	A
Spofford, NH	A-	A+	A-
Troy, NH	C-	A+	D+
Sullivan, NH	A	A+	A+
Surry, NH	B	A-	A
Westport, NH	C	B-	C+
Chesterfield, NH	B	A	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

North Swanzey 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
Ahmeek, MI	D+	D	D
Richlawn, KY	D	A-	A-
Radioville, IN	B	C+	C+
Raines, GA	A-	A-	A-
Ranchita, CA	D-	D-	D-
Raymertown, NY	A+	A+	A+
Reba, VA	B+	B-	B-
Red Top, SC	C	B-	B-
Redfield, KS	D	D-	D-
Reichert, OK	D+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, North Swanzey 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 North Swanzey, NH average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See North Swanzey schools on SchoolGrade

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