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Is Apex, North Carolina Safe?

Population 80,419 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Apex faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,081 per 100K.

Apex Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricApexNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.8317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2342.12053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate2081.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate590.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2342/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Apex

Violent crime in Apex is below the national average. The rate of 276.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2342.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,081 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Apex Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,081
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft590
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Apex Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Apex
276.8
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Apex
2342.1
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Apex Safety

Is Apex safe?
Not especially. Apex earns a D with a crime rate of 261.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Apex?
261.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2342.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Apex safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Apex's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,081 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Apex?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Apex generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Apex police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Apex?
Crime rates have held steady in Apex, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Apex compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Apex ranks behind about 83% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Apex 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 Apex?
Bad. A D grade and 261.9 per-thousand rate put Apex below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 277 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Apex?
276.8 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (63), and murder (5.0) 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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