Crime & Safety in Hanover

Hanover's crime data ran genuinely favorable this pass, consistent with its small, affluent college-town character, though this record discloses a real, honest gap in independently cross-checked statistics.

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A genuinely low overall crime rate

One source cited Hanover's overall crime rate at approximately 450.8 per 100,000 residents, approximately 74.1% below the national average.

Genuinely low violent crime specifically

Violent crime ran approximately 85 per 100,000 residents (10 reported incidents), approximately 77% below the national average per the same source.

A real, disclosed data gap

This record did not independently cross-check these figures against a direct FBI Uniform Crime Reporting citation to its own higher-confidence standard this pass.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.