Bridgewater, NH has a A safety grade (88/100) with a violent crime rate of 84 per 100,000, 76% below the national average.

FBI UCR 2024 Per-capita rates FBI UCR + NIBRS

Bridgewater, NH Crime Rate & Safety

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents, drawn directly from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. Compare against state and national averages.

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A
Safety grade
Safe
84
Violent / 100K
419.8
Property / 100K
1K
Population
-76%
vs U.S. avg

The verdict

Bridgewater earns an A safety grade: violent crime runs 76% below the U.S. average, placing it close to the national middle for violent crime.

A
PlainCrime safety grade
-76%
violent crime vs. U.S. average
66th
percentile of 8,986 U.S. cities
419.8
property crimes per 100K

Crime data sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program, covering violent crime, property crime, and individual offense categories. Safety grades reflect a composite analysis of violent and property crime rates benchmarked against national averages. For context on how crime statistics are collected and what they mean for community safety, read our guide to understanding FBI crime data.

Is Bridgewater, NH safe? Bridgewater has a violent crime rate of 84 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data, 76% lower than the national average and 25% below the New Hampshire average. The city receives a safety grade of A (Safe). Property crime rate: 419.8/100K. Population: 1,191.

FBI UCR Data Snapshot: Bridgewater, NH

Bridgewater, NH, reporting population 1,191 in 2024, recorded 1 violent crimes and 5 property crimes in the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program's Table 8 city-level submissions. The city's violent crime rate works out to 84 per 100,000 residents, while the property crime rate reaches 419.8 per 100,000. Combining those two rates against national benchmarks yields a composite safety grade of A (Safe), scoring 88 out of 100.

Within the violent crime count, aggravated assault accounted for 0 incidents, robbery 1, murder 0, and rape 0 in 2024. Property crime splits into larceny-theft (3), burglary (1), motor vehicle theft (1), and arson (0). Larceny-theft and other property offenses typically dominate city crime counts, and larceny-theft leads Bridgewater's mix at 50.0% of all Part I offenses.

Against the national violent crime average, Bridgewater runs 76% below the US benchmark, and 25% below the New Hampshire statewide rate. Translated to per-capita risk, the 2024 figures imply roughly a 1 in 199 statistical chance of being named in a crime report that year, narrowing to 1 in 1,191 for a violent offense. UCR figures reflect offenses reported to and submitted by local law enforcement and may undercount unreported crime.

These figures come from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which compiles offenses voluntarily submitted by local law enforcement agencies. Rates are expressed per 100,000 residents so a small town and a large city sit on the same scale, 50 burglaries mean something very different in a town of 2,000 than in a city of 500,000. Two caveats matter when reading any city's numbers. First, a year with missing or partial agency reporting can understate true crime, so a sudden drop sometimes reflects a reporting gap rather than a real safety gain. Second, UCR counts reported offenses, not convictions, and many crimes are never reported at all. Treat a grade as one input among several, not a final verdict on a place.

Is Bridgewater, NH Safe? Safety Assessment

Based on 2024 FBI crime data, Bridgewater, NH receives a safety grade of A (Safe) with a composite safety score of 88/100. The city is significantly safer than the national average, with violent crime 76% below the US benchmark.

Your statistical chance of being a crime victim in Bridgewater is approximately 1 in 199 , with a 1 in 1,191 chance of being a violent crime victim. The most common crime type is larceny-theft, accounting for 50% of all reported offenses.

Safety assessments are based on FBI UCR reported crime statistics. Actual safety varies by neighborhood, time of day, and individual circumstances. Crime reporting rates differ across jurisdictions.

Safety Overview

A 88/100
Safe
Composite safety score
based on FBI UCR data
Violent Crime Rate
84/100K
violent crimes per 100K residents
-76% vs US
Property Crime Rate
419.8/100K
property crimes per 100K residents
-75% vs US
Total Crimes
6
reported in 2024
Population
1,191
2024 Census-based estimate

Crime Rate Breakdown, How Each Offense Compares

Each offense category's rate per 100,000 residents, benchmarked against the national average. Bars show the rate relative to the highest-rate offense in this city.

Murder 0.0/100K
Rape 0.0/100K
Robbery 84.0/100K
Aggravated Assault 0.0/100K
Burglary 84.0/100K
Larceny-Theft 251.9/100K
Motor Vehicle Theft 84.0/100K
Arson 0.0/100K

How this works: Each bar shows the offense rate per 100,000 residents relative to the most frequent offense in this city. ▲▼ indicators compare against the FBI UCR national rate for that offense category. A longer bar means a higher per-capita rate, it does not imply the city is dangerous; use it to understand the mix of crime types. Full methodology →

Crime Breakdown (2024)

Category Count Rate /100K
Violent Crime 1 84
Murder 0 0
Rape 0 0
Robbery 1 84
Aggravated Assault 0 0
Property Crime 5 419.8
Burglary 1 84
Larceny-Theft 3 251.9
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 84
Arson 0 0

Per-Capita Risk Assessment

Overall Crime Risk
1 in 199
Statistical chance of being a crime victim based on 2024 data
Violent Crime Risk
1 in 1,191
Statistical chance of being a violent crime victim

These are statistical averages based on reported crimes. Actual risk varies significantly by neighborhood, time of day, and individual circumstances.

Crime Type Distribution (2024)

Larceny-Theft 3 (50.0%)
Burglary 1 (16.7%)
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 (16.7%)
Robbery 1 (16.7%)

Bridgewater vs New Hampshire vs National Average

Bridgewater
Violent84/100K
Property419.8/100K
GradeA
New Hampshire
Violent111.9/100K
Property927.6/100K
National Average
Violent352/100K
Property1711/100K

How Bridgewater ranks nationally

Bridgewater vs. every U.S. city

Violent crime per 100,000 residents, FBI UCR 2024. Lower is safer.

84 Safer than 66% lower than 66% of 8,986 U.S. cities

0–100: 3,427 U.S. cities (38%). This entry sits in this band. 100–200: 2,003 U.S. cities (22%). Above this entry. 200–300: 1,232 U.S. cities (14%). Above this entry. 300–400: 742 U.S. cities (8%). Above this entry. 400–500: 511 U.S. cities (6%). Above this entry. 500–600: 325 U.S. cities (4%). Above this entry. 600–700: 199 U.S. cities (2%). Above this entry. 700–800: 134 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 800–900: 94 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 900–1,000: 77 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,100: 59 U.S. cities (1%). Above this entry. 1,100–1,200: 38 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,300: 27 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,300–1,400: 24 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,500: 12 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,500–1,600: 16 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,700: 10 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,700–1,800: 12 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,800–1,900: 11 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 1,900–2,000: 4 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. 2,000+: 29 U.S. cities (0%). Above this entry. Bridgewater 0 2,000+ every reporting city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band of values; taller bars hold more U.S. cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program · 2024

Bridgewater vs. nearby cities — violent vs. property crime. X axis violent crime per 100K, Y axis property crime per 100K, split by the national averages. 9 cities; the anchor city is ringed. Bridgewater vs. nearby cities — violent vs. property crime SAFEST HIGHEST CRIME 0 380 Violent crime per 100K → 310 2,125 Property crime per 100K → Bridgewater: 84 violent · 420 property per 100K · grade A Bridgewater Manchester: 336 violent · 1,648 property per 100K · grade C Nashua: 161 violent · 1,261 property per 100K · grade B Concord: 181 violent · 1,229 property per 100K · grade B Derry: 108 violent · 719 property per 100K · grade A Rochester: 77 violent · 1,144 property per 100K · grade A Dover: 48 violent · 786 property per 100K · grade A Salem: 106 violent · 1,968 property per 100K · grade B Merrimack: 0 violent · 344 property per 100K · grade A+ Safety grade A / B C D / F
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program · split lines are the U.S. national averages

Nearby Cities in New Hampshire

Compare Bridgewater against neighboring cities in the same state, or use our side-by-side compare tool to benchmark two cities directly.

Manchester
C
Pop: 115,464
Violent: 336/100K
Property: 1648.1/100K
Nashua
B
Pop: 90,938
Violent: 160.5/100K
Property: 1261.3/100K
Concord
B
Pop: 44,827
Violent: 180.7/100K
Property: 1229.2/100K
Derry
A
Pop: 34,207
Violent: 108.2/100K
Property: 719.2/100K
Rochester
A
Pop: 33,831
Violent: 76.9/100K
Property: 1143.9/100K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Bridgewater, NH? ▼
Bridgewater has a violent crime rate of 84 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 419.8 per 100,000, based on 2024 FBI UCR data.
Is Bridgewater, NH safe? ▼
Bridgewater receives a safety grade of A (Safe), with a safety score of 88/100. The violent crime rate is 76% below the national average and 25% below the New Hampshire average.
What is the population of Bridgewater, NH? ▼
The reporting population for Bridgewater is 1,191 as of 2024.
How many crimes were reported in Bridgewater? ▼
In 2024, Bridgewater reported 1 violent crimes and 5 property crimes, for a total of 6 reported offenses.
What are the odds of being a crime victim in Bridgewater? ▼
Based on 2024 data, the statistical chance of being a crime victim in Bridgewater is approximately 1 in 199, with a 1 in 1191 chance of being a violent crime victim. These are statistical averages and actual risk varies by neighborhood and circumstance.
What is the most common crime in Bridgewater? ▼
The most common crime type in Bridgewater is larceny-theft, accounting for 50.0% of all reported crimes (3 incidents in 2024).

Understanding Crime Data

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Understanding Crime Rates
How per-capita rates are calculated and what they mean
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Violent vs Property Crime
Key differences between crime categories
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FBI Crime Stats Explained
How the FBI collects and reports UCR data
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Crime, Housing & Schools
How safety connects to housing costs and school quality

Data as of 2024. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.

Crime rates are calculated per 100,000 population. Not all agencies report complete data. FBI Crime in the United States (CIUS) Table 8. Population figures referenced from U.S. Census Bureau estimates where noted; state-level comparisons cross-check against state UCR programs. Verify with FBI.gov UCR, Census.gov QuickFacts, and HUD.gov fair-market rents.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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