New Hampshire Home Security and Crime Prevention Center

Crime Prevention

Seacoast Crime Stoppers New Hampshire Department of Safety
New Hampshire Troopers Association

City Crime Prevention

Manchester Police Department
Dover Police Department
Derry Police Department

Neighborhood Watch

Nashua Police Department Neighborhood Groups
Manchester Police Department

Emergency Preparedness

New Hampshire Baptist AssociationNew Hampshire Disaster Animal Response TeamNew Hampshire Department of Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementReady New Hampshire

Fire Safety

New Hampshire Department of Safety: Division of Fire Safety Concord Fire Department: Fire Prevention
Nashua Fire Rescue: Fire Safety Education
United Professional Fire Fighters of Derry

Alarm Associations

New Hampshire Alarm Association

General Safety

New Hampshire Department of Justice: Connect with Your Kids New Hampshire Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health
New Hampshire Police Association: Child Safety and Education
New Hampshire Traffic Safety Institute
New Hampshire Driving Toward Zero Coalition

Child Abuse Prevention

New Hampshire Child Protection Services
New Hampshire Children’s Trust
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services of Stafford County
Granite State Children’s Alliance
Department of Justice: Attorney General’s Task Force on Child Abuse

Domestic Violence

Concord Police Department: Domestic Violence Education/Prevention
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Starting Point
YWCA New Hampshire

See the Safest Cities in New Hampshire report for more information on crime statistics across the state.

In the United States, homes without a security system are three times more likely to be burglarized. Burglars want to get in and out with minimum hassle—why risk getting caught by a security system when they could just move onto the next house? Security systems send a message to burglars that your home is not to be trifled with.

With the smart home features available today, it’s easy to monitor the happenings in your home whether you’re sitting on your sofa or out running errands. Look into handy features like remote activation of your security system, control of your lighting and appliances, and live video streaming to your phone.

Don’t forget to take care of the obvious. Always lock your doors, and leave a spare key with a friend or neighbor (instead of under a flower pot or doormat). Don’t forget to close your windows at night or when you’re out. Trim bushes lining your home to eliminate hiding places, and invest in outdoor lighting to keep dark spots near your home entrances visible.

Strengthening the security of your neighborhood can start with getting to know your neighbors. You might find friends who can watch your place when you’re away, look out for a lost pet, help solve package theft mysteries, or aid in an emergency. And you can work together to build safety resources your community needs.

Avoid announcing specific vacation plans on social media or making it clear that the house is empty. To maintain a lived-in appearance, stop the mail and newspapers before you leave, and set indoor lights on variable timers. Let trusted neighbors know you’ll be gone; consider asking them to park their car in your driveway or make footprints in the snow (if it’s winter).

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