Public Safety Indicators in New Hampshire

~170 per 100k
Incarceration Rate
~350 per 100k
US Average
Top 3 safest states
Safety Rank

Historical data

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Compared to the United States

IndicatorNew HampshireUnited States
Incarceration Rate (per 100k)170350

National ranking

New Hampshire ranks #22 of 30 states by overdose death rate.

#1Alaska1
#2Wyoming3
#3Vermont9
#4Illinois9.6
#5Maine11.2
#6Florida14.1
#7Georgia22.5
#8Wisconsin26
#9Washington26
#10Virginia28.7
#11Michigan28.8
#12New Jersey30
#13Arizona30.8
#14Missouri34
#15Ohio37.5
#16North Carolina38.5
#17Indiana40
#18Kentucky45
#19Montana52%
#20New Mexico52
#21Massachusetts120
#22New Hampshire170
#23Rhode Island175
#24Utah233
#25Minnesota244
#26Oregon285
#27Delaware330
#28Colorado417
#29South Dakota421
#30Louisiana556

Overview

New Hampshire's public safety indicators, including an incarceration rate of about 170 per 100,000 versus the U.S. average of 350, reinforce its reputation as one of the top 3 safest states. These New Hampshire safety metrics reflect strong community trust and low crime.

Did you know?

  • New Hampshire has one of the lowest incarceration rates in the United States.

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