Newton, New Hampshire has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States, with a violent crime rate of 11.8 and a property crime rate of 15.7. This is significantly lower than the national averages of 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. This may be due to the small population of Newton, which is only around 4,500 residents. However, it is important to note that any amount of crime, regardless of the numbers, can have a significant impact on a community. Therefore, law enforcement in Newton works diligently to prevent and address any criminal activity to maintain the safety and well-being of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newton violent crime is 11.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Newton property crime is 15.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.