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Is Concord, North Carolina Safe?

Population 114,598 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Concord has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 284.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,924 per 100K.

Concord Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricConcordNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate320.8317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2521.22053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1924.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate389.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

284.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2521/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Concord

Violent crime in Concord is close to the national average. The rate of 320.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2521.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,924 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Concord Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary476
01.8x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,924
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft389
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Concord Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Concord
320.8
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Concord
2521.2
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Concord Safety

Is Concord safe?
Not especially. Concord earns a D- with a crime rate of 284.2 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 Concord?
284.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 320.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2521.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Concord safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Concord's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,924 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Concord?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Concord generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Concord police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Concord?
Crime rates have held steady in Concord, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Concord compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Concord ranks behind about 83% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Concord 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 Concord?
Bad. A D- grade and 284.2 per-thousand rate put Concord below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 321 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Concord?
320.8 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (64), 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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