Nashua, IA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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69%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

69%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

69%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Nashua crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Nashua crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Nashua crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Nashua crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Nashua_{/100k people}	Iowa_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	701 (estimate)	1,721	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.5	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	41.3	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	22.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	213.9	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	114 (estimate)	280	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	218.6	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,056.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	165.2	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	587 (estimate)	1,441	1,917

Nashua crime map

The Nashua crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Nashua as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Nashua crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Nashua crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Nashua crime rates are 69% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Nashua are 69% lower than the national average
In Nashua you have a 1 in 143 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Nashua is safer than 78% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Nashua has decreased by 18%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Nashua

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Nashua is 1 in 877

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Nashua is 1 in 171

The chance of being a victim of crime in Nashua is 1 in 143

Year Over Year Crime In Nashua (per 100,000 people)

Nashua police department

Item	Nashua	Iowa	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	3,827	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	1.8	3.3

Sex offenders in Iowa

State	Total offenders	Iowa_/100K	National_/100K
Iowa	6,040	205	266

There are a total of 6,040 sex offenders in Iowa. This yields a total of 205 sex offenders in Iowa per 100,000 residents which is 23% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Tripoli, IA	1,337	110	567	677
Greene, IA	1,182	112	576	688
Clarksville, IA	1,345	116	599	715
Allison, IA	1,134	117	602	720
New Hampton, IA	3,413	144	740	884
Charles City, IA	7,351	265	1,074	1,339
Colwell, IA	60	267	1,376	1,644
Nashua, IA	1,448	114	587	701

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Borden, IN	1,448	129	601	730
Fair Grove, MO	1,448	169	772	941
West Alexandria, OH	1,448	117	695	812
Browntown, PA	1,448	104	620	724
Perryville, AR	1,449	215	1,722	1,937
Nashua, IA	1,448	114	587	701

Source: The Nashua, IA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.