Carroll County Crime & Safety

Carroll County has a total crime rate of 1144.4 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (138.1 per 100K) and property crimes (1006.3 per 100K).

Carroll County has a safety score of 49/100, rated "Average". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #3 out of 10 counties in New Hampshire for safety (1 = safest).

The county ranks favorably within New Hampshire, beating the state safety average of 98.0. Its total crime rate is also lower than the state's average of 1242.4 per 100K.

Violent crime sits at a low 138.1 per 100K, while property crime accounts for 1006.3 occurrences. These figures highlight a quiet community where personal safety is a strong standard.

Crime data for Carroll County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Carroll County has a safety score of 49/100, which is above the New Hampshire average of 46/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.