The year 2022 was notable for crime trends in New Hampshire, with various changes observed compared to the national averages. Here's an analysis of the current crime statistics.
New Hampshire had 1,752 incidents of violent crime in 2022, translating to 125.6 per 100,000 people. In comparison, the national rate stood at 380.3 per 100,000, indicating New Hampshire's lower than average violent crime rate.
From 2021 to 2022, violent crime in New Hampshire fell by 2.7%, which is higher than the national 1.2% drop.
In 2022, New Hampshire recorded 25 murders, equating to a rate of 1.8 per 100,000 inhabitants. The nationwide murder rate was 6.3 per 100,000, showing that New Hampshire has a lower murder rate compared to the country overall.
New Hampshire had 14,105 property crimes in 2022, which amounts to a rate of 1010.9 per 100,000 residents. The national property crime rate was 1952.8 per 100,000, indicating that New Hampshire has a lower property crime rate compared to the national average.
The period from 2021 to 2022 saw New Hampshire's property crime rate fall by 2.0%, compared to the national change of 7.1% increase.
In 2022, New Hampshire had 928 car thefts, marking a 6.4% decrease from the previous year. Across the nation, car thefts rose by 10.9%, showing that New Hampshire's auto theft trend is lower than the national change.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for New Hampshire, which was 3 in 2022, up from 3 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the increase suggests an overall worsening in the state's crime situation.
New Hampshire presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has lower rates of violent crime and lower rates of property crime than the national average. Overall, the crime situation in New Hampshire appears to be relatively stable or improving in most categories.
Note that various factors such as changes in reporting, law enforcement tactics, and socioeconomic shifts can impact crime statistics. Hence, these figures should be interpreted within a wider context when evaluating the crime scenario in New Hampshire.