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Is Archdale, North Carolina Safe?

Population 12,254 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Archdale is a smaller community of 12,254 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,674 per 100K.

Archdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricArchdaleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate236.8317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2161.42053.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1674.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate239.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

237/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2161/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Archdale

Violent crime in Archdale is below the national average. The rate of 236.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2161.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,674 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Archdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary378
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,674
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft239
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Archdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Archdale
236.8
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Archdale
2161.4
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Archdale Safety

Is Archdale safe?
Not especially. Archdale earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Archdale?
239.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 236.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2161.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Archdale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Archdale's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,674 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Archdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Archdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Archdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Archdale?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Archdale's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Archdale compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Archdale ranks behind about 68% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Archdale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Archdale?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.8 per-thousand rate put Archdale below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 237 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Archdale?
236.8 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (31), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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