New Hampshire Home Security and Safety Resources

Emergencies, crime incidents (like burglaries), and other worrisome events don’t usually come with a lot of warning. That's why we encourage everyone to be proactive about safety and security—at home and in your community. To help you stay safe in New Hampshire, we’ve put together this list of local and statewide resources to make sure you know where to turn before the unexpected happens.

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).

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 Disaster Animal Response Team

New Hampshire Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Ready 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

Alarm.org

General Safety

New Hampshire Department of Justice: Connect with Your Kids

New Hampshire Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health

New Hampshire Police Association

New Hampshire Traffic Safety Institute

New Hampshire Driving Toward Zero Coalition

Child Abuse Prevention

New Hampshire Child Protection Services

New Hampshire Children’s Trust

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

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