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Is Aberdeen, North Carolina Safe?

Population 10,066 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,066, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Aberdeen earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,613 per 100K.

Aberdeen Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAberdeenNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.8317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2052.02053.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1613.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate494.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

233 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2052/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Aberdeen

Violent crime in Aberdeen is below the national average. The rate of 277.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2052.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,613 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Aberdeen Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,613
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft494
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Aberdeen Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aberdeen
277.8
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aberdeen
2052.0
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aberdeen Safety

Is Aberdeen safe?
Not especially. Aberdeen earns a C- with a crime rate of 233 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Aberdeen?
233 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2052.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Aberdeen safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Aberdeen's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,613 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Aberdeen?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Aberdeen generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Aberdeen police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Aberdeen?
Crime rates have held steady in Aberdeen, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Aberdeen compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Aberdeen ranks behind about 68% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Aberdeen to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Aberdeen?
Bad. A C- grade and 233 per-thousand rate put Aberdeen below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Aberdeen?
277.8 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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