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Is Davidson, North Carolina Safe?

Population 16,662 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Davidson is a smaller community of 16,662 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 250.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,978 per 100K.

Davidson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDavidsonNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate300.3317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2202.32053.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate189.0--268.2
Theft Rate1978.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate313.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

300/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2202/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Davidson

Violent crime in Davidson is below the national average. The rate of 300.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2202.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,978 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Davidson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault189
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,978
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft313
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Davidson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Davidson
300.3
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Davidson
2202.3
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Davidson Safety

Is Davidson safe?
Not especially. Davidson earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Davidson?
250.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 300.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2202.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Davidson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Davidson's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,978 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Davidson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Davidson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Davidson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Davidson?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Davidson's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Davidson compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Davidson ranks behind about 84% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Davidson 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 Davidson?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.3 per-thousand rate put Davidson below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 300 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Davidson?
300.3 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (189), robbery (67), and murder (3.0) 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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