Raleigh, NC Crime Rates & Map

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11%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

20%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

9%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Raleigh_{/100k people}	North Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	12,531	n/a (estimate)	2,601	2,646	2,346
Murder	26	n/a	5.4	8.0	6.5
Rape	165	n/a	34.2	27.6	38.4
Robbery	489	n/a	101.5	69.2	73.9
Assault	1,556	n/a	322.9	314.5	279.7
Violent crime	2,236	n/a (estimate)	464	419	388
Burglary	1,332	n/a	276.5	471.2	314.2
Theft	7,896	n/a	1,638.8	1,561.7	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	1,067	n/a	221.5	193.6	246.0
Property crime	10,295	n/a (estimate)	2,137	2,227	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Raleigh crime rates are 11% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Raleigh are 20% higher than the national average
In Raleigh you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Raleigh is safer than 20% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Raleigh has increased by 28%

Raleigh crime map

The Raleigh crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Raleigh as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Raleigh crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Raleigh crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Raleigh (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Raleigh, per 100,000 residents. In Raleigh, the total number of daily crimes is 1.02 times less than the North Carolina average and 1.11 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Raleigh are 1.11 times more than the North Carolina average and 1.20 times more than the national average. For property crime, Raleigh has a daily crime rate that is 1.04 times less than the North Carolina average and 1.09 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Raleigh (higher is better)

Is Raleigh safe in comparison to other cities in the state of North Carolina as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Raleigh to other cities in the state and across the country, Raleigh is 41% safer than other cities of North Carolina and 20% safer than other cities in the nation. Raleigh has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Raleigh

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Raleigh is 1 in 216

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Raleigh is 1 in 47

The chance of being a victim of crime in Raleigh is 1 in 39

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Raleigh, North Carolina? If you reside in Raleigh, then there is a 1 in 216 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 47. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 39 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Raleigh.

Year Over Year Crime In Raleigh (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Raleigh is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Raleigh has increased by 81%, while the property crime rate in Raleigh has increased by 20% year over year. The number of total crimes in Raleigh has increased by 28% year over year.

Raleigh police department

Item	Raleigh	North Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	858	14,511	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.0	4.8	3.3

There are a total of 858 Raleigh police officers. This results in 2.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 57.3% less than the North Carolina average and 37.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in North Carolina

State	Total offenders	North Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
North Carolina	26,293	320	266

There are a total of 26,293 sex offenders in North Carolina. This yields a total of 320 sex offenders in North Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 20% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Rolesville, NC	5,583	41	517	558
Apex, NC	43,893	60	875	936
Fuquay-Varina, NC	22,722	94	897	991
Cary, NC	155,822	73	962	1,035
Wake Forest, NC	36,472	140	934	1,074
Holly Springs, NC	30,126	79	1,002	1,081
Morrisville, NC	22,600	87	1,774	1,861
Raleigh, NC	441,326	464	2,137	2,601

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Omaha, NE	443,072	631	3,174	3,806
Colorado Springs, CO	448,759	574	3,213	3,787
Virginia Beach, VA	449,733	112	1,570	1,682
Miami, FL	432,622	556	2,750	3,305
Atlanta, GA	456,378	295	1,478	1,773
Raleigh, NC	441,326	464	2,137	2,601

Source: The Raleigh, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.