Nashua, NH Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Nashua, NH

Is Nashua, NH safe to live in?

Nashua earns an overall crime grade of B, placing it firmly in the Safe category for 2026. What makes that grade especially meaningful is the distribution behind it: across all 8 analyzed neighborhoods, 100% fall within the A or B range — not a single neighborhood received a C, D, or F. Roughly 37.5% of neighborhoods earned an A grade, meaning they rank among the lowest-crime areas in the region. The remaining 62.5% received a B grade, still well above average for a New England city of Nashua's size and density (1,115 residents per square mile). For context, Nashua's poverty rate sits at 8.2% and unemployment at 4.7% — both relatively modest figures that correlate with the city's stable safety profile.

What are Nashua's safest neighborhoods in 2026?

Three neighborhoods stand out at the top of the safety ladder with Grade A ratings:

• North End — Grade A, population 10,791, median household income $95,544. The largest and wealthiest neighborhood analyzed, North End consistently leads the city in safety metrics.
• South End — Grade A, population 10,416, median household income $79,644. A close second in both population and income, South End mirrors North End's strong safety record.
• Main Street South — Grade A-, population 782, median household income $34,241. Notably, this neighborhood achieves a near-A grade despite a lower median income, demonstrating that safety here isn't purely income-driven.

Five additional neighborhoods — Railroad Square, Riverfront West, Main Street North, Tree Streets, and Riverfront East — all hold B grades, with Tree Streets and Riverfront East at B- on the lower end of that band.

Which Nashua neighborhoods have the highest relative crime levels?

Even Nashua's highest-crime areas remain within safe territory, which is an important distinction. The neighborhoods with the most elevated crime relative to the rest of the city are Riverfront East (Grade B-) and Tree Streets (Grade B-). Riverfront East has a population of 591 and a median income of $35,038, while Tree Streets is larger at 3,175 residents with a median income of $31,651 — the lowest of any neighborhood analyzed. Riverfront West sits just above them at a solid B. Even so, a B- still signals a meaningfully safer environment than the national average for cities of comparable density. No neighborhood in Nashua grades below a B- in 2026.

How does Nashua's crime rate compare across its neighborhoods?

The spread between Nashua's safest and least-safe neighborhoods is notably narrow. The gap runs from Grade A (North End, South End) down to Grade B- (Tree Streets, Riverfront East) — just two letter-grade steps. By comparison, many similarly sized U.S. cities show spreads of four or five grade levels between their best and worst neighborhoods. In Nashua, 37.5% of neighborhoods hold an A and 62.5% hold a B, with zero neighborhoods in the C-through-F range. This compressed, high-end distribution suggests city-wide safety is relatively consistent regardless of which neighborhood you choose.

Is Nashua a good place to buy a home or rent in 2026?

From a safety standpoint, the data supports Nashua as a strong choice. With a median home value of $277,955 and median rent of $1,309, housing costs are moderate relative to the broader New England market. Pair that with a 100% safe-grade neighborhood rate (all 8 neighborhoods at A or B) and a median household income of $73,785, and the fundamentals align well for both buyers and renters. North End and South End offer the highest safety grades alongside the highest incomes, making them natural targets for families prioritizing both security and long-term home value. Renters seeking lower price points may look at Tree Streets or Riverfront East, which carry B- grades but remain well within the safe range.

Does income level affect neighborhood safety in Nashua?

There is a visible but imperfect correlation between income and safety grades in Nashua's data. North End ($95,544 median income, Grade A) and South End ($79,644, Grade A) are the wealthiest and safest neighborhoods. However, Main Street South earns an A- grade despite a median income of just $34,241 — lower than several B-grade neighborhoods. Railroad Square ($44,456) and Riverfront West ($44,947) both hold B grades, while Tree Streets ($31,651) and Riverfront East ($35,038) grade at B-. The takeaway: income is one factor in the safety picture, but Nashua's overall low crime environment means even lower-income neighborhoods remain in safe territory.