Valdese, NC Crime Rates & Map

B+

27%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

42%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

24%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Valdese_{/100k people}	North Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	79	n/a (estimate)	1,694	2,469	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.1	6.3
Rape	1	n/a	21.4	30.5	40.0
Robbery	1	n/a	21.4	54.9	66.1
Assault	8	n/a	171.6	311.6	268.2
Violent crime	10	n/a (estimate)	214	405	370
Burglary	21	n/a	450.4	370.8	269.8
Theft	43	n/a	922.2	1,494.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	107.2	199.3	282.7
Property crime	69	n/a (estimate)	1,480	2,064	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Valdese crime rates are 27% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Valdese are 42% lower than the national average
In Valdese you have a 1 in 60 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Valdese is safer than 49% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Valdese has decreased by 9%

Valdese crime map

The Valdese crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Valdese 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 Valdese crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Valdese 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 Valdese (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Valdese, NC per 100,000 people. In Valdese, the total number of daily crimes is 1.46 times less than the North Carolina average and 1.37 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Valdese is 1.89 times less than the North Carolina average and 1.72 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Valdese has a daily crime rate that is 1.39 times less than the North Carolina average and 1.32 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Valdese (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Valdese to every other city in North Carolina, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Valdese safe? The gauges above illustrate that Valdese is safer than 70% of every city located within North Carolina along with 49% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in North Carolina and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Valdese, NC is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Valdese

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Valdese is 1 in 467

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Valdese is 1 in 68

The chance of being a victim of crime in Valdese is 1 in 60

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Valdese? In Valdese, you have a 1 in 467 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 68. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Valdese, NC is 1 in 60.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Valdese, NC is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Valdese has increased by 5%, while the property crime rate in Valdese has decreased by 11% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Valdese has decreased by 9% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Valdese police department

Item	Valdese	North Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	12	14,511	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.6	4.8	3.3

There are a total of 12 Valdese police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 44.6% less than the North Carolina average and 18.7% 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}
Drexel, NC	1,725	0	114	114
Northlakes, NC	1,304	109	556	665
Rutherford College, NC	1,104	160	815	975
Cedar Rock, NC	284	164	834	997
Glen Alpine, NC	1,927	179	912	1,091
Salem, NC	1,479	193	984	1,177
Cajah's Mountain, NC	2,758	193	984	1,178
Valdese, NC	4,420	214	1,480	1,694

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Park Layne, OH	4,420	266	1,615	1,881
Hearne, TX	4,421	620	797	1,417
Treasure Lake, PA	4,418	150	794	944
Jenkintown, PA	4,418	80	421	501
Winnfield, LA	4,418	604	2,638	3,242
Valdese, NC	4,420	214	1,480	1,694

Source: The Valdese, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.