Dover, NH crime snapshot: safety grade C+, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Dover, NH demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (49.7% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 181 incidents suggests Dover maintains good community safety standards.
Dover demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3318820, a total of 181 incidents were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 89 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 77 incidents. Within property crime, "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" is the most common subcategory, with 36 incidents, followed by "Larceny/Theft Offenses" with 22 incidents. "Motor Vehicle Theft" accounts for 7 incidents, "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" for 9, and "Stolen Property Offenses" for 3. The "others" category includes 14 incidents, primarily "Fraud Offenses" (9 incidents), with "Counterfeiting/Forgery" accounting for 3 incidents and "Embezzlement" for 2. Robbery is the least frequent main category, with only 1 reported incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US3318820 are required to determine the population and calculate crime rates per 100,000 residents. The median income is also necessary to understand the socioeconomic context. Once these details are available, a safety score and grade can be assigned based on the crime rates relative to national averages or other comparable areas. Furthermore, violent and property crime rates can be calculated separately to offer a more nuanced understanding of the types of crime affecting the area. Crime map data and zip code information would provide a spatial dimension to the analysis, allowing for the identification of crime hotspots and patterns within the area.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Dover, NH.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Dover, NH and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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