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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$24,452

Cost of Crime™ for South Charlestown, NH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,092 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. South Charlestown ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of cities but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to South Charlestown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Charlestown is 37.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Charlestown, NH

The total projected cost of crime in South Charlestown for 2025 is $24,452. This translates to approximately $520 per resident and $1,092 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in South Charlestown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Charlestown Compared to Other Cities?

South Charlestown, NH:	$520
Littleton, NH:	$584
East Kingston, NH:	$158
New Hampshire:	$271
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Charlestown is $520 per year, which is $56 more than the national average and $250 more than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Charlestown:

In Littleton, NH, crime costs $584 per person, which is $64 more than in South Charlestown.
In East Kingston, NH, crime costs $158 per person, which is $362 less than in South Charlestown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Charlestown	Cost per South Charlestown Resident
Murder	$7,944	$169
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,149	$46
Robbery	$829	$18
Assault	$2,332	$50
Kidnapping	$702	$15
Vehicle Theft	$421	$9
Burglary	$629	$13
Theft	$3,810	$81
Arson	$135	$3
Vandalism	$3,387	$72
Animal Cruelty	$70	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,335	$28
Identity Theft	$709	$15
Total Cost of Crime	$24,452	$520

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Charlestown, 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 South Charlestown totals $63,897 ($1,360 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $88,349 ($1,880 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 South Charlestown 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 South Charlestown’s 47 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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South Charlestown 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 South Charlestown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.728
Robbery	0.5607
Rape	0.7541
Murder	0.0899
Total Violent Crime	3.133 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.65
Vehicle Theft	0.5787
Burglary	1.475
Arson	0.1187
Total Property Crime	17.83 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2463
Drug Crimes	3.841
Vandalism	10.09
Identity Theft	1.948
Animal Cruelty	0.2017
Total "Other" Rate	16.32 (D-)

Individual South Charlestown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
North Walpole, NH	C-	B	C+
Bellows Falls, VT	D+	C	D
Trapshire, NH	D-	C-	D
Langdon, NH	A	A-	A+
Drewsville, NH	C	B	B
North Westminster, VT	B+	B	B
Hemlock Center, NH	D-	C-	D
Alstead, NH	A	A	A+
Saxtons River, VT	B-	A	C
Alstead Center, NH	A+	A+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Charlestown 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
Red Fork, AR	F	D-	D-
Replete, WV	C+	D+	D+
Rend City, IL	B-	B	B
Reinersville, OH	D+	B-	B-
Regina, MT	F	F	F
Reggio, LA	F	F	F
Regency, TX	D+	C	C
Redland, FL	C	C+	C+
Redclyffe, PA	C	D+	D+
Red Star, AR	C	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, South Charlestown is less safe than the New Hampshire state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in South Charlestown, NH average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See South Charlestown schools on SchoolGrade

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