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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$1.15 million

Cost of Crime™ for Swanzey, NH

In 2025, crime will cost $598 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Swanzey ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of cities but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to Swanzey's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Swanzey is 17.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Swanzey Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Swanzey varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 88 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Swanzey, NH see the most incidents - about 23 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Swanzey, NH

The total projected cost of crime in Swanzey for 2025 is $1,145,315. This translates to approximately $253 per resident and $598 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Swanzey. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

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

Swanzey, NH:	$253
Littleton, NH:	$584
East Kingston, NH:	$158
New Hampshire:	$271
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Swanzey is $253 per year, which is $212 less than the national average and $18 less than New Hampshire's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Swanzey:

In Littleton, NH, crime costs $584 per person, which is $331 more than in Swanzey.
In East Kingston, NH, crime costs $158 per person, which is $95 less than in Swanzey

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Swanzey	Cost per Swanzey Resident
Murder	$327,939	$72
Rape/Sexual Assault	$195,399	$43
Robbery	$24,654	$5
Assault	$55,783	$12
Kidnapping	$29,805	$7
Vehicle Theft	$27,496	$6
Burglary	$35,089	$8
Theft	$137,826	$30
Arson	$9,974	$2
Vandalism	$132,547	$29
Animal Cruelty	$8,938	$2
Drug Crimes	$137,163	$30
Identity Theft	$22,701	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$1,145,315	$253

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 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 Swanzey totals $3,134,209 ($691 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,279,524 ($944 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 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 northeast 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, of which Swanzey has 1, have the same problem. Of Swanzey’s 4,534 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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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 Swanzey residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4284
Robbery	0.1729
Rape	0.7108
Murder	0.0385
Total Violent Crime	1.351 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.870
Vehicle Theft	0.3916
Burglary	0.8533
Arson	0.0911
Total Property Crime	7.206 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1084
Drug Crimes	4.090
Vandalism	4.092
Identity Theft	0.6469
Animal Cruelty	0.2665
Total "Other" Rate	9.204 (C)

Individual Swanzey Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West Swanzey, NH	A-	A+	A
North Swanzey, NH	B	A+	A-
Marlborough, NH	B+	A	A
Keene, NH	D+	A-	C
Troy, NH	C-	A+	D+
Westport, NH	C	B-	C+
Spofford, NH	A-	A+	A-
Richmond, NH	A	A	A+
Winchester, NH	C	B	C+
Scotland, NH	C	C+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

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
Ixonia, WI	A	A	A
Benson, MN	C	B-	B-
Kaneohe Bay, HI	C+	A	A
Manville, RI	A-	A	A
Marble, NC	D+	C+	C+
Junction City, KY	B+	A	A
Bicknell, IN	C	B-	B-
Birchwood, TN	B-	C	C
Blackville, SC	F	F	F
Blakeslee, PA	C	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Swanzey 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 Swanzey, NH average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Swanzey schools on SchoolGrade

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