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Is Albemarle, North Carolina Safe?

Population 17,769 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Albemarle is a smaller community of 17,769 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,328 per 100K.

Albemarle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlbemarleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate349.8317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1665.52053.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1328.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate342.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

350/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1666/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Albemarle

Violent crime in Albemarle is close to the national average. The rate of 349.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1665.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,328 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Albemarle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,328
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft342
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Albemarle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Albemarle
349.8
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Albemarle
1665.5
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Albemarle Safety

Is Albemarle safe?
It depends on where in Albemarle you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Albemarle?
201.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 349.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1665.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Albemarle safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Albemarle has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Albemarle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Albemarle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Albemarle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Albemarle?
Crime rates have held steady in Albemarle, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Albemarle compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Albemarle ranks behind about 64% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Albemarle to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Albemarle?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Albemarle?
349.8 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (84), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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