Safest state in the country... (Manchester, Nashua: condo, crime rate, neighborhoods)
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Though, I agree with the reasons provided, I somewhat disagree. I feel the most important reason for low crime is the cost of living. High cost of liviing is notorious for keeping the riff raff out.
You'd actually be suprised- many states on that list (far lower) have a mucher higher cost of living. I think perhaps the indicator is "financial well-being"...I remember seeing a study that showed out of the states folks in NH, even if they had a lower income- were financially better off (less debt, etc) than other states, etc...
except that not all crime is from riff-raff. plenty of bored middle-class kids are responsible for plenty of crime. And drugs are not just an inner-city problem, where do you think the remaining 60% live? Hopefully (and 3 years in a row indicates) NH raises kids to be a bit better. Sure, not all; but most.
I'm pretty sure Las Vegas was the worst out there, I could be wrong though. I do know Harry Reid ruined Nevada with his horrible ideas though. And these Illegal Aliens are no good at all.
Quote:
Originally Posted by LEAVINGCALBYE
Positiveone, I thought we beat you out in CA with all of the aforementioned illegals and street gangs. Any way, for me there are lots of reasons to move out of CA, and, up and over to NH or ME when I retire. And crime, and lack thereof, is a HUGE reason why we will be retiring in NH or ME. Glad to hear those stats, and the crime stats are one of the first things I'm looking at when I'm researching a town in City Data.
I would add one more thing to BF66389's list of factors contributing to our low crime rate--bad weather. People aren't as inclined to commit crimes when they first need to trudge through snow or go outside in a torrential downpour. The highest crime rates are in the sunny southwest and Florida in part because of the nice weather there nearly year round.
Hmmm! You know, I don't think they ever filmed an episode of "Cops" in New Hampshire!
maybe not...but we made a big splash on America's Most Wanted at least once.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
