Keene, NH Crime Rates & Map

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22%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

68%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

12%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Keene_{/100k people}	New Hampshire_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	416	n/a (estimate)	1,839	1,245	2,346
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	0.9	6.5
Rape	16	n/a	70.7	39.7	38.4
Robbery	4	n/a	17.7	20.5	73.9
Assault	8	n/a	35.4	85.3	279.7
Violent crime	28	n/a (estimate)	124	146	388
Burglary	28	n/a	123.8	103.3	314.2
Theft	346	n/a	1,529.7	919.1	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	14	n/a	61.9	76.4	246.0
Property crime	388	n/a (estimate)	1,715	1,099	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Keene crime rates are 22% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Keene are 68% lower than the national average
In Keene you have a 1 in 55 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Keene is safer than 55% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Keene has decreased by 20%

Keene crime map

The Keene crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Keene as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Keene crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Keene crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Keene (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Keene for every 100,000 residents. The Keene total amount of daily crime is 1.48 times more than the New Hampshire average and 1.28 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Keene, is 1.18 times less than the New Hampshire average, and it is 3.13 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Keene has a daily crime average that is 1.56 times more than the New Hampshire average and 1.14 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Keene (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Keene in comparison to other New Hampshire communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Keene safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Keene being safer than 28% of cities in New Hampshire and 55% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking New Hampshire cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Keene. In conclusion, Keene ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Keene

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Keene is 1 in 808

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Keene is 1 in 59

The chance of being a victim of crime in Keene is 1 in 55

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Keene, New Hampshire you have a 1 in 808 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 59 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 55 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Keene.

Year Over Year Crime In Keene (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Keene is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Keene has decreased by 32%, while the property crime rate in Keene has decreased by 19% year over year. The number of total crimes in Keene has decreased by 20% year over year.

Keene police department

Item	Keene	New Hampshire	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	55	1,969	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 55 Keene police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 2% less than the New Hampshire average and 27.7% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in New Hampshire

State	Total offenders	New Hampshire_/100K	National_/100K
New Hampshire	2,616	204	266

There are a total of 2,616 sex offenders in New Hampshire. This yields a total of 204 sex offenders in New Hampshire per 100,000 residents which is 23% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Jaffrey, NH	2,537	152	398	550
West Swanzey, NH	1,250	70	530	600
Winchester, NH	1,870	119	785	904
Marlborough, NH	1,009	48	862	910
Bellows Falls, VT	3,032	68	847	915
Troy, NH	1,142	0	946	946
Walpole, NH	401	133	998	1,130
Keene, NH	23,537	124	1,715	1,839

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Faribault, MN	23,530	292	1,548	1,841
Kingston, NY	23,506	375	2,006	2,381
Old Bridge, NJ	23,569	193	1,144	1,337
Cloverleaf, TX	23,505	629	3,167	3,796
Bainbridge Island, WA	23,576	55	840	894
Keene, NH	23,537	124	1,715	1,839

Source: The Keene, NH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.