Crime per Capita in Rockingham County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Rockingham County.
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Overall Crime Grade™
A+ |
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A |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$77.0 million
Cost of Crime™ for Rockingham County, NH
In 2025, crime will cost $605 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Rockingham County 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 Rockingham County, NH Safe?
The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US county. Rockingham County ranks in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 83% of counties but less safe than 17%. This analysis applies only to Rockingham County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Rockingham County is 20.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rockingham County Residents generally consider the west part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rockingham County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 29 in the northeast areas to 1 in 75 in the west.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Rockingham County, NH see the most incidents - about 1,813 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 244 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Rockingham County, NH
The total projected cost of crime in Rockingham County for 2025 is $76,987,173. This translates to approximately $237 per resident and $605 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Rockingham County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 21.4%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Rockingham County Compared to Other Counties?
| Rockingham County, NH: | $237 |
|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, NH: | $263 |
| Strafford County, NH: | $250 |
| New Hampshire: | $271 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Rockingham County is $237 per year, which is $227 less than the national average and $34 less than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Rockingham County:
- In Hillsborough County, NH, crime costs $263 per person, which is $26 more than in Rockingham County.
- In Strafford County, NH, crime costs $250 per person, which is $13 more than in Rockingham County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rockingham County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Rockingham County |
Cost per Rockingham County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$12.4 million |
$38 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$14.3 million |
$44 |
Robbery |
$1.40 million |
$4 |
Assault |
$4.91 million |
$15 |
Kidnapping |
$2.67 million |
$8 |
Vehicle Theft |
$3.25 million |
$10 |
Burglary |
$1.73 million |
$5 |
Theft |
$14.0 million |
$43 |
Arson |
$636,057 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$11.6 million |
$36 |
Animal Cruelty |
$317,377 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$7.75 million |
$24 |
Identity Theft |
$1.96 million |
$6 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$76,987,173 |
$237 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rockingham County, 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 Rockingham County totals $153,094,804 ($471 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $230,081,976 ($708 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 Rockingham County 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 southwest part of the county 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 Rockingham County has 89, have the same problem. Of Rockingham County’s 324,748 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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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 Rockingham County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.5264 |
Robbery |
0.1367 |
Rape |
0.7276 |
Murder |
0.0204 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.411 (A+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
8.320 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.6454 |
Burglary |
0.5878 |
Arson |
0.0811 |
Total Property Crime |
9.634 (A) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1357 |
Drug Crimes |
3.226 |
Vandalism |
5.006 |
Identity Theft |
0.7800 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1321 |
Total "Other" Rate |
9.280 (B-) |
Individual Rockingham County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Rockingham County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Rockingham County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | A+ | A | |
A | B | A | |
B+ | A+ | A- | |
A- | A+ | A | |
A | B+ | A- | |
A+ | A+ | A | |
B+ | A+ | A- | |
B | A+ | A- | |
B- | B- | C+ | |
A | B- | A- |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Rockingham County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A | B | B | |
F | F | F | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
D- | B- | B- | |
C- | C+ | C+ | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
B- | C- | C- | |
B | B- | B- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
C | B- | B- |
Considering only the crime rate, Rockingham County 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 Rockingham County, NH average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Rockingham County schools on SchoolGrade
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