The Safest and Most Dangerous Cities In North Carolina - 2018 Ranking!

From its coastal areas along the Atlantic to the highest point in North America east of the Mississippi, those wishing to make North Carolina their home are sure to find a desirable location.

North Carolina is famous for the Blue Ridge Mountains and beautiful east coast beaches.

In 1903, the Wright Brothers made their first successful powered flight and the Wright Memorial at Kitty Hawks now commemorates their achievement.

The Tar Heel State is the largest producer of sweet potatoes in the nation. Recently though, it has been diversifying its economy to be strong in technology and science-related industries as well.

If you are considering moving to North Carolina or you already live there, make sure to continue reading to find out how safe North Carolina is compared to other states, and learn about its safest cities based on the most recent FBI crime report.

Ranking at #31 with over 10 million residents, North Carolina is the 9th most populous state in the US and has one of the most diverse landscapes. When it comes to safe and dangerous cities, Pinehurst maintains its spot as the state’s safest city, with a 564 crime rate per 100,000 people.

Elon, a small town full of charm and rich history, takes the place as the 2nd safest city with an 828 crime rate per 100,000 people. Charlotte, the most populous city and also the 3rd largest banking city in America, ranked at #58 not making any of the lists. Also not making any lists is Elizabeth City ranked as #67 safe-wise. However, the most dangerous city in North Carolina is Lumberton with a 15639 crime rate per 100,000 people.

Find out if your city is one of the safest in the state, then review our resources for crime prevention tips and home security information.

More Information About North Carolina

Capital: Raleigh

Number of Counties: 100

Overall Population: 10.15 million inhabitants

Land Area: 53,818.8 square miles

Education Statistics: 29.0% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, (percent of persons age 25 years+, 2011-2015)

Unemployment Rate: 4.3%

Crime Stats In North Carolina

Violent Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 372.2

Property Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 2,737.5

North Carolina’s Safety Rank: #31

Disclaimer:

In creating this ranking, we excluded all cities with population less than 5,000 residents as well as any cities that failed to submit a complete crime report to the FBI.

Table 1: Top 20 Safest Cities In North Carolina

Table 2: Top 20 Most Dangerous Cities In North Carolina

Table 3: All Cities, Ranked By Population