Challenges in the Granite State – High Crime Rates and Economic Struggles
Addressing Disparities in New Hampshire’s Prosperity
According to Southwest Journal, some parts of New Hampshire known as the Granite State have more problems than others even though it’s famous for its friendly people and relaxed lifestyle. RoadSnacks looked at crime data from the FBI to find the most dangerous cities in the state looking at both violent and property crimes in cities with over 5,000 people. These areas not only have high crime rates but also struggle with things like not having enough jobs, low incomes, and not enough help for people who need it. It’s surprising because New Hampshire is the richest state in the country. Maybe it’s time for the state to think about changing its tax rules to help these areas more, especially since they’re still struggling while other parts of the state are doing well.
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Most Dangerous Cities in New Hampshire
Manchester
Manchester, the biggest city in New Hampshire has the most problems when it comes to safety. In 2020, there were over 2,000 violent crimes and more than 2,500 property crimes reported there. Even though Manchester has a lively downtown and lots of small businesses the high crime rates make it a risky place to live.
Rochester
Rochester known as the Lilac City and ranked as the second most dangerous place in New Hampshire, experiences a significant number of property crimes and violent offenses. The likelihood of being affected by crime in Rochester is greater compared to both larger urban areas and smaller rural towns. Situated in the southeastern region of the state, Rochester needs to focus on improving public safety within its community.
Conway
Conway, a popular spot for tourists near the White Mountain National Forest has seen more crimes, especially against visitors. Despite its beautiful surroundings and attractions like Echo Lake State Park, Conway has high rates of crimes like rape and property offenses. Being the biggest community in Carroll County, Conway needs to focus on making things safer for both residents and tourists.
Littleton
Littleton, a small town known for outdoor activities surprisingly has a lot of violent crimes and murders. Even though it’s small, Littleton has more murders than cities much bigger than it. Visitors need to be careful when enjoying its natural beauty and historic sites to stay safe.
Somersworth
Somersworth, has issues with property crimes and thefts making it the city with the one most dangerous cities crimes in New Hampshire. Even though it’s close to Boston and historic Portsmouth, residents reported many crimes in 2020. While Somersworth offers cheap living, it needs to work on safety to make life better for everyone there.
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