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Is Clemmons, North Carolina Safe?

Population 22,808 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,808, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Clemmons earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,524 per 100K.

Clemmons Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClemmonsNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate314.2317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1998.82053.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate206.0--268.2
Theft Rate1524.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate287.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

314/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1999/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clemmons

Violent crime in Clemmons is close to the national average. The rate of 314.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1998.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,524 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clemmons Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault206
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary216
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,524
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft287
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clemmons Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clemmons
314.2
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clemmons
1998.8
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clemmons Safety

Is Clemmons safe?
Not especially. Clemmons earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Clemmons?
231.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 314.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1998.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clemmons safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clemmons's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,524 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clemmons?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clemmons generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clemmons police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clemmons?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Clemmons's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Clemmons compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Clemmons ranks behind about 77% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Clemmons to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Clemmons?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.3 per-thousand rate put Clemmons below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 314 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clemmons?
314.2 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (206), robbery (59), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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