Peterborough, New Hampshire Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 6,529
Key Insights
- →Peterborough has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 45.9 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 0% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: stable safe — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 77% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.11 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
45.9
0.0% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
428.9
28 total
vs National Avg
↓ -87%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 3
Murder0
Rape1
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault2
Property Crime: 28
Burglary1
Larceny-Theft26
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,529 | 3 | 45.9 | 0 | 28 | 428.9 |
| 2023 | 6,538 | 3 | 45.9 | 0 | 31 | 474.2 |
| 2022 | 6,479 | 5 | 77.2 | 0 | 27 | 416.7 |
| 2021 | 6,792 | 8 | 117.8 | 0 | 59 | 868.7 |
| 2020 | 6,736 | 8 | 118.8 | 0 | 70 | 1039.2 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A+
Safety Grade for Peterborough
Based on violent crime rate of 45.9 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 77% of cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.