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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$78,916

Cost of Crime™ for Rye Beach, NH

In 2025, crime will cost $460 per household.

More cost data

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Rye Beach ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Rye Beach's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rye Beach is 16.52 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rye Beach, NH

The total projected cost of crime in Rye Beach for 2025 is $78,916. This translates to approximately $202 per resident and $460 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Rye Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 20.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rye Beach Compared to Other Cities?

Rye Beach, NH:	$202
Littleton, NH:	$584
East Kingston, NH:	$158
New Hampshire:	$271
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rye Beach is $202 per year, which is $262 less than the national average and $68 less than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rye Beach:

In Littleton, NH, crime costs $584 per person, which is $381 more than in Rye Beach.
In East Kingston, NH, crime costs $158 per person, which is $45 less than in Rye Beach

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rye Beach	Cost per Rye Beach Resident
Murder	$12,068	$31
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,948	$43
Robbery	$2,026	$5
Assault	$3,832	$10
Kidnapping	$3,636	$9
Vehicle Theft	$2,467	$6
Burglary	$2,832	$7
Theft	$12,384	$32
Arson	$969	$2
Vandalism	$12,707	$33
Animal Cruelty	$435	$1
Drug Crimes	$7,736	$20
Identity Theft	$876	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$78,916	$202

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rye Beach, 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 Rye Beach totals $163,386 ($419 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $242,302 ($621 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 Rye Beach 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 Rye Beach’s 390 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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Rye Beach 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 Rye Beach residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3421
Robbery	0.1652
Rape	0.7167
Murder	0.0165
Total Violent Crime	1.241 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.131
Vehicle Theft	0.4085
Burglary	0.8006
Arson	0.1028
Total Property Crime	7.443 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1538
Drug Crimes	2.681
Vandalism	4.561
Identity Theft	0.2903
Animal Cruelty	0.1509
Total "Other" Rate	7.837 (C+)

Individual Rye Beach Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West Rye, NH	C	A	B-
North Hampton, NH	C+	A	B
Rye, NH	B	A+	A-
Hampton, NH	C+	A	C+
North Hampton Center, NH	B-	A+	B+
Greenland, NH	B	A+	A-
Portsmouth, NH	D-	B+	D-
Stratham, NH	B+	A+	B+
Hampton Falls, NH	B	A+	B+
New Castle, NH	D	C+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rye Beach 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
Hopper, IL	C	C-	C-
West Chesterfield, MA	A	B+	B+
West Glacier, MT	D	F	F
West Rainier, OR	D+	D+	D+
Jenkinjones, WV	D+	D+	D+
Jefferson Junction, WI	A-	A-	A-
Ivan, LA	B	D+	D+
Indian Kettles, NY	B-	C	C
Idalia, MO	D	F	F
Huntsville, WA	F	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Rye Beach 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 Rye Beach, NH average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Rye Beach schools on SchoolGrade

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